Renowned as the 'Prettiest town in the Pacific', Madang is a town surrounded by azure waters lined with beautiful islands. Even though Madang had to face the war, it still pretty much retains much of its natural charm. The warm, cozy climate in Madang welcomes visitors to enjoy the fantastic nature and rich history. Madang was almost destroyed during the Japanese occupation and subsequent fighting during WWII, so much of what you see today was built after the war.

Airports available in Madang

Madang Airport

Madang Airport (MAG) is an airport located in Madang, Papua New Guinea. This airport is a relatively small airport and only serves flights to a few destinations such as Lae, Port Moresby and Mt Hagen. Some of the airlines that operate here are Air Niugini, PNG Air and Travel Air. Because Madang Airport is a small airport, do not expect much in terms of facilities here. There are basic amenities such as information counters and luggage service.

How to get cheap flights to Madang?

It is easy to find cheap flights to Madang with the help of Traveloka. Traveloka is a search engine that will help you compare prices of flights between airlines and provides you with the best option. To find the best deal, search for the destination in the Traveloka website or the Traveloka mobile app, and it will show you the available options. You can also use the price alert feature to notify you of future price changes.

When is the best time to fly to Madang?

The average temperatures in Madang vary very little. The temperature is hot all year with a chance of rain throughout most of the year. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Madang, the hottest months are December, November, and then February where the temperature can reach 33.3° and rarely drop below 26.6°C at night. If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Madang are January, October, and then August. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain in early June. The busiest month for tourism in Madang, Papua New Guinea in July, followed by September and May. However, tourists are unlikely to visit Madang in December.

What are the top things to do in Madang?

Madang Museum – This museum is located In the same building as the Madang Visitors & Cultural Bureau. This small but enthralling museum is a place that you should visit when you are in Madang. At this museum, you can learn about the 1660 eruption of Long Island, look for the ceremonial headdress from Bosmum village on the Lower Ramu River. These are worn during the 'cleansing of the blood', the time in which blood is drawn from a boy's tongue and penis during initiation to manhood.

Divine Word University Cultural Show – This show is usually held on the third or fourth Saturday in August. Do check with the Madang Visitors & Cultural Bureau for the exact dates. The Divine Word University Cultural Show is smaller than the other festival that happens in the highlands, but it is still full of colour, feathers and traditional attire. In the end, the highland Waipa dance is celebrated with enthusiasm and performers won't rest until everyone is dancing.

Coastwatcher’s Memorial Beacon – Madang is full of WWII history. The 30m-high Coastwatchers Memorial Beacon is the reminder of those who stayed behind enemy lines during WWII to report on Japanese troop and ship movements. This beacon is visible 25km out to sea. This concrete memorial is located near a beachfront road where you can take a pleasant walk in Madang, with views across Astrolabe Bay.