Flightseeing Palau with Pacific Mission Aviation (January 2026 Update)
Updated January 2026 – Soaring over Palau’s UNESCO-listed Rock Islands in a small plane remains one of the absolute highlights of any trip to this Pacific paradise. Pacific Mission Aviation (PMA), a non-profit missionary organization, continues to offer these scenic flights while supporting medical evacuations and humanitarian work in remote islands.
Experience Overview
PMA picks you up from your hotel/resort (free within ~25km of Koror), drives you to the airport tarmac, and boards you on a small Cessna (often doors-off for epic photos—no extra fee!). Flights last ~40 minutes, circling iconic spots at ~1,000ft altitude.
Highlights:
- Milky Way Lagoon → Stunning white-sand “spa” bay.
- German Channel → Historic dredged passage, famous dive site.
- Blue Corner → World-class dive wall (incredible from air too!).
- Seventy Islands → Palau’s postcard-perfect cluster.
Booking & 2026 Pricing
- Official Site: pmapacific.org (main) → Dedicated Palau page: pmapacific.org/fly/palau-scenic-flights/
- Contact: WhatsApp +680 775 2747 (recommended) or email via site.
- Current Price (2025-2026): ~$180–270 USD per person (varies by group size; minimum often 2 passengers). Confirm directly as prices fluctuate.
- Flexible cancellations/rescheduling (no fee).
- Other services: Inter-island flights to Peleliu/Angaur, charters.
This flight offers unbeatable perspectives—wind in your hair, doors off, and views that boat tours can’t match. Highly recommended!