---
iata: MAG
name: Madang Airport
city: Madang
country: Papua New Guinea
lastUpdated: '2026-09-26'
officialWebsite: 'https://www.airniugini.com.pg/'
sources:
  - 'https://www.airniugini.com.pg/'
  - >-
    https://www.airniugini.com.pg/travel-information/at-the-airport/air-niugini-lounges/
  - >-
    https://pngair.com.pg/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PNGAir-Schedule-37.7-Effective-01Dec-2025-to-31Dec-2026-Public.pdf
  - 'https://2lnr.com/routes/mag'
quickFacts:
  - IATA MAG / ICAO AYMD — Madang Airport
  - >-
    Air Niugini and PNG Air are the scheduled passenger carriers in current
    route/timetable sources
  - PNG Air timetable 37.7 is stated effective 1 Dec 2025–31 Dec 2026
  - Air Niugini officially lists a Madang Paradise Lounge
  - Confirm exact flight and lounge access with the carrier
bentoTips:
  - label: Schedules
    title: Check the carrier timetable
    detail: Confirm the operating day and connection in the airline system.
    summary: >-
      PNG Air publishes a date-bounded timetable and Air Niugini publishes its
      own booking inventory.
    category: timing
  - label: Regional gateway
    title: Expect a practical domestic terminal
    detail: Do not plan a long transfer without checking the same-day schedule.
    summary: Madang is primarily a regional PNG connection point.
    category: terminal
  - label: Lounge snacks
    title: Use the lounge only if eligible
    detail: Confirm availability and access at booking.
    summary: >-
      The Air Niugini lounge listing identifies passenger refreshments, but
      terminal food detail is limited.
    category: food
  - label: Carrier check
    title: Reconfirm before flying
    detail: 'The official timetable is a reference, not a guarantee of every date.'
    summary: PNG domestic schedules can change; use Air Niugini or PNG Air directly.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: Air Niugini Paradise Lounge
    zone: airside
    access:
      - >-
        Air Niugini lounge; confirm current eligibility and access with Air
        Niugini.
    bestFor:
      - Eligible Air Niugini passengers
      - Passengers with a confirmed lounge entitlement
    summary: >-
      An officially listed Air Niugini Paradise Lounge, but access and hours
      should be confirmed for the specific flight.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Main terminal
    amenities:
      - Snacks
      - Wi-Fi
      - Flight information
      - Newspapers and magazines
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 5.7
slug: mag
region: Oceania
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# Madang Airport (MAG)
Madang, Papua New Guinea · Oceania
A regional Papua New Guinea gateway served by Air Niugini and PNG Air, with official Air Niugini lounge coverage but date-specific schedules and access details that should be confirmed before travel.
## Airportist Score

**5.7 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 5.8 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 5.7 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 4.8 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 5.4 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 6.1 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 6.4 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: One passenger terminal
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: normal

## Best for

- PNG domestic connections
- Air Niugini Executive Club-eligible travelers
- Travelers connecting through Port Moresby or the northern coast

## Watch out for

- Schedules can be thin and date-specific
- Lounge hours/access are not published in cited official page
- No published MCT/security minutes or fixed ground fares

## More intel

- [Lounge directory](/airports/mag/lounges.md) (free)
- [Getting there](/airports/mag/getting-there.md) (free)
- [Amenities](/airports/mag/amenities.md) (free)
- [Traveler tips](/airports/mag/tips.md) (free)
- [Water](/airports/mag/water.md) (free)
- [Full guide](/airports/mag/guide.md) (free)
- [Disruptions](/airports/mag/disruptions.md) (free)
- [Reviews](/airports/mag/reviews.md) (free)