Why go
- Served by Bonriki International Airport (TRW).
History
The islands in the Pacific Ocean are categorized into three major island groups: Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Depending on the context, the term Pacific Islands may refer to one of several concepts: (1) those Pacific islands whose people have Austronesian origins, (2) the Pacific islands once or currently colonized after 1500 CE, (3) the geographical region of Oceania, or (4) any island located in the Pacific Ocean. Inhabitants of the Pacific islands are known as Pacific Islanders.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Nauru Air Corporation ON (737-300) · 2 routes: Majuro, Nauru
- Air Pacific FJ (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Nandi
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
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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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TRW has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Majuro, Nandi, Nauru). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ferry to North Tarawa, 4.2 km); routes include Bairiki – Abaokoro, Betio – Maiana, Betio – Abaiang.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for South Pacific 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.