5 Best Airport Transfers in Majuro & the Marshall Islands

Booking an airport transfer through your accommodation is one of the easiest ways to get between Amata Kabua International Airport and your hotel on Majuro.

Several accommodations offer complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off for guests, including Lojkar Apartments & Hotel and Beach Lodge Hotel & Apartments. Just make sure you provide your flight details in advance so the driver knows when to meet you.

The two largest hotels on Majuro, Hotel Robert Reimers and Marshall Islands Resort, operate minibuses for airport transfers. These services wait until all booked passengers have arrived before leaving, so don’t expect to sprint straight from baggage claim to your hotel room.

Paid accommodation transfers typically cost around US$15-$20 per guest, each way.

Even when a transfer is complimentary, book it in advance and reconfirm your arrival time. Flights and island schedules have a habit of keeping travellers humble.

Haven't found a place to stay yet? Check out Where to Stay in the Marshall Islands: 15 Best Accommodations.

Some island accommodations offer a rather more memorable airport transfer: travelling by boat directly between the resort and the airport.

On Majuro, this is available at Bokanbotin Island Resort, where the boat journey takes approximately 15 minutes. It is faster than travelling by road and then transferring to a boat, and it certainly makes a better first impression than sitting in traffic with your suitcase balanced on your knees.

Similar transfers are offered by some outer-atoll resorts. For example, accommodation around Ailinglaplap, such as Beran Island Resort, arranges short boat connections from the local airport, with some journeys taking only around five minutes.

Boat transfers must be booked directly with your accommodation before you fly. Confirm the price, baggage allowance, arrival point and what happens if weather conditions prevent the boat from operating.

Direct boat transfers typically cost around US$20-US$30 per person, each way, while some airport transfers are included in all-inclusive stays, like at Beran Island.

Learn more about island resorts in the 10 Best Resorts & Hotels in the Marshall Islands.

Taxis are one of the most flexible ways to travel between Amata Kabua International Airport and Majuro’s main hotel area, although you should not assume one will always be waiting outside the terminal.

Drivers may stop at the airport briefly, but taxis are often picked up quickly by locals. For that reason, arranging a driver in advance is the safer option. It can also be a more straightforward option for your departure flight, as taxis are easier to source from town.

Taxis on Majuro operate as shared public transport, so the driver may collect other passengers along the way if there's room. As for fares, taxis can be your more affordable option, ranging from US$8 to $15 per person when travelling to the Delap-Uliga-Djarrit area.

For more details on fares and how to use them, see Taxis on Majuro: Taxi Fares, How to Use & More.

Planning to hire a car for your stay on Majuro? Some vehicle rental providers can deliver your car directly to Amata Kabua International Airport, allowing you to complete the paperwork and drive away soon after landing.

Airport delivery and collection generally cost around US$10-$30, depending on the provider. Delivery to hotels and other locations on Majuro may also be available, usually for a similar or slightly lower fee.

Book airport delivery before you arrive and provide your flight number, arrival time and accommodation details. There are no "rental desks" at Amata Kabua International Airport, so turning up and hoping for the best is not the strongest island transport strategy.

Hotels that operate their own car rentals usually transfer guests to the hotel first. You can then complete the rental paperwork and collect the vehicle from the property rather than taking possession of it at the airport.

For more about renting a car, check out the 5 Best Car Rentals on Majuro.

On some of the Marshall Islands’ outer atolls, after taking a domestic flight, the airport transfer may be as simple as walking across the airstrip...

With atolls having only tiny strips of land, accommodation is sometimes located immediately beside the airport. MIDB Wotje Lodge on Wotje Atoll, for example, is right next to the airstrip, so guests can simply walk over with their luggage.

Check the exact distance with your accommodation before arrival, especially if you have lots of bags. Still, when your airport transfer takes less time than finding your sunglasses, it is hard to complain.

For more about flying to the outer atolls, check out Domestic Flights in the Marshall Islands: Your Guide to Interisland Flights.