Why go
- Capital of the Marshall Islands.
- Served by Tinak Airport (TIC).
History
Majuro is the capital and largest city of the Marshall Islands. It is also a large coral atoll of 64 islands in the Pacific Ocean. It forms a legislative district of the Ratak (Sunrise) Chain of the Marshall Islands. The atoll has a land area of 9.7 square kilometers (3.7 sq mi) and encloses a lagoon of 295 square kilometers (114 sq mi). As with other atolls in the Marshall Islands, Majuro consists of narrow land masses. It has a tropical trade wind climate, with an average temperature of 27 °C (81 °F).
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Nauru Air Corporation ON (737-300) · 2 routes: Nauru, Tarawa
- United Airlines UA (737-800) · 2 routes: Honolulu, Kwajalein
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tinak Airport (TIC); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MAJ has direct flights to 4 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Honolulu, Kwajalein, Nauru, Tarawa). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Ājej-Jarōj Ferry, RRE-Eneko Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Majuro, Marshall Islands. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.