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Getting to Madang should no longer be a cause of concern for the tourists and travelers all around the world. Though the country of Papua New Guinea does not have good road or rail connections one can still make a comfortable entry. Air travel is the best way of Getting to Madang.

Papua New Guinea is surrounded by huge mountains on all sides. So air travel is the only way to reach Madang, an important city of the country of the country. The rugged mountain ranges on the mainland have by and large prevented the development of an extensive road network. This is why the country is not linked by land to other countries. The national capital of Port Moresby is not linked to the Highlands or north coast.

Papua New Guinea is linked to other countries of the world by the national carrier Air Niugini. The airline has a code share arrangement with Qantas. Air Niugini has direct flights into Papua New Guinea from Australia, Japan, Singapore and the Philippines.

All International flights arrive at Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby. From Port Moresby, the rest of the country is linked only by air. This is because no road or rail systems link Port Moresby to other centers of the nation.

Madang is an hour flight from Port Moresby. It is serviced by Air Niugini with daily connections. Though Madang has no bus or taxi services from the airport most hotels provide free airport transfers. So getting into the city is relatively easy

The key road is the Highlands Highway, which runs from Lae to the highland towns of Goroka and Mount Hagen. Madang is connected to the highway via Ramu Highway at Watarais. There are also good roads on New Britain and New Ireland area of Madang, which were built by the German settlers.

Coastal shipping companies, Rabaul Shipping and Lutheran Shipping provide transport service to Madang. They also give ferry services to Lae, Popondetta and Alotau ports. Services to some of these ports are irregular. Therefore it is advised that passengers are should confirm with respective shipping companies or agents about the routine schedules.

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