Marshall Islands travel guide

Getting there

Majuro's Amata Kabua International Airport (MAJ) has flights connecting to Hawaii, Guam and other Micronesian islands. Some flights also stop at Kwajalein.

Best time to visit: Dec–Apr – drier season with steady trade winds.

Flights: see the cheapest month to fly to Majuro, with live one-way and return fares from your nearest airport.

Tougher months: No bad time – but September to November is often the wettest period in Majuro.

Weather by month in Majuro

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Average daytime highs in °C; dots show how rainy the month is (one dot dry, three dots wet).

Time zone: Pacific/Majuro, Pacific/Kwajalein. Compare with your local time.

Visas: in our passport dataset, 110 of 198 other passports can enter Marshall Islands without arranging a visa first (visa-free or visa on arrival), 0 need an e-visa or electronic authorisation, and 88 need a visa in advance. Check your passport.

Background: Visa policy of the Marshall Islands (Wikipedia).

Official advisory: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (U.S. Department of State, updated 2026-05-21). Read the advisory.

Stay

Most trips to Marshall Islands are based around Majuro, Arno Atoll or Mili Atoll. Pick a base for your main interest, then add day trips rather than moving hotels every night.

Typical daily budget: about US$70–100 for a backpacker and US$150–250 mid-range, per person.

Connect

Plug types: A, B. Voltage: 120 V. Check your own devices on the plug and currency checker.

Calling code: +692.

Mobile data: set up a travel eSIM or check your roaming plan before you fly, so data works as soon as you land.

Do

• Majuro (Capital atoll · culture & lagoon): The capital, stretching along a narrow strip of land with the Alele Museum and Laura Beach.
• Arno Atoll (Outer island · lagoons): A short hop from Majuro, with untouched beaches and traditional villages.
• Mili Atoll (Outer island · WWII relics): Scattered with Japanese wartime relics and great snorkelling.
• Kwajalein Atoll (Ralik Chain · history & diving): One of the world's largest atolls, with significant wartime history; parts are restricted for a US military installation.
• Bikini Atoll (Ralik Chain · UNESCO site): A former nuclear test site with a lagoon of sunken warships, accessible only on rare special trips.

Things to do

• Dive WWII wrecks. Explore sunken ships and aircraft in the lagoons of Majuro, Kwajalein and Mili.
• Relax at Laura Beach. Head to the far western end of Majuro Atoll for calm water, palm shade and a peaceful village.
• Learn about stick charts. Discover the islanders' navigation traditions at the Alele Museum in Majuro.
• Visit an outer atoll. Fly to Arno or Mili for quiet lagoons, village life and pristine snorkelling.
• Watch outrigger canoes. See traditional sailing canoes built and raced in the lagoon.
• Snorkel the lagoon. Swim over colourful coral and tropical fish in the clear waters of Majuro.
• Buy local handicrafts. Pick up finely woven baskets, fans and mats made from pandanus and coconut fibre.
• Go game fishing. Head out beyond the reef in search of marlin, tuna and wahoo.

Eat and drink

• Breadfruit – roasted, boiled or fried
• Pandanus – sweet fruit eaten fresh or as paste
• Fresh reef fish – often eaten raw or grilled
• Jekaro – sweet coconut sap syrup

Money and safety

Currency: US dollar (USD). Currency and plug checker.

Tipping: Not expected.

• The Marshall Islands uses the US dollar.
• ATMs are available in Majuro but rare elsewhere; carry cash for outer atolls.
• The Marshall Islands are generally safe, but avoid isolated areas at night in Majuro.
• Drink bottled or treated water, as tap water may not be safe.