Private jet to the Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands are an independent republic of 29 atolls and five single islands in the central Pacific, north of the equator, in free association with the United States: the currency is the US dollar, defence is a US responsibility, and the US Army runs a missile test range on Kwajalein Atoll. About half of the people live on Majuro, the capital atoll, and that is where a private jet from abroad lands.
Clients flying privately to the Marshall Islands are mainly delegations and project teams working with the government, shipping and fisheries, plus divers heading for the wrecks of Bikini Atoll. From Europe the flight is long: around 14,100-15,900 km on a routing around closed and restricted airspace over Asia, with one fuel stop in an ultra long range jet and two in a heavy jet. The airport has fuel, customs and a 2,407 m runway, but no business aviation terminal, and arrivals are planned for daylight.
Send the dates and the passenger list, and we come back with the aircraft, the stops and the paperwork Majuro needs.
Why a charter makes sense here
Prices to the Marshall Islands
Every figure below covers the whole aircraft one way, assumes a jet already near the departure airport and excludes permits, handling, landing fees and passenger taxes. Times belong to the first priced aircraft and count the stops.
From the European hubs
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Heavy jet Challenger 650 |
Long range Falcon 7X |
Ultra long range Global 7500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Farnborough - Majuro | 14,562 km | 20:38 h, 2 stops | EUR 185,000 | EUR 230,000 | EUR 255,000 |
| Paris Le Bourget - Majuro | 14,786 km | 20:54 h, 2 stops | EUR 190,000 | EUR 235,000 | EUR 260,000 |
| Geneva - Majuro | 15,021 km | 21:10 h, 2 stops | EUR 190,000 | EUR 235,000 | EUR 260,000 |
| Zurich - Majuro | 14,816 km | 20:56 h, 2 stops | EUR 190,000 | EUR 235,000 | EUR 260,000 |
| Milan Linate - Majuro | 15,019 km | 21:10 h, 2 stops | EUR 190,000 | EUR 235,000 | EUR 260,000 |
| Munich - Majuro | 14,617 km | 20:42 h, 2 stops | EUR 185,000 | EUR 230,000 | EUR 255,000 |
| Frankfurt - Majuro | 14,527 km | 20:35 h, 2 stops | EUR 185,000 | EUR 230,000 | EUR 255,000 |
| Vienna - Majuro | 14,471 km | 20:31 h, 2 stops | EUR 185,000 | EUR 230,000 | EUR 255,000 |
| Amsterdam - Majuro | 14,353 km | 20:23 h, 2 stops | EUR 185,000 | EUR 230,000 | EUR 250,000 |
| Madrid - Majuro | 15,877 km | 22:11 h, 2 stops | EUR 200,000 | EUR 250,000 | EUR 275,000 |
| Nice - Majuro | 15,283 km | 21:29 h, 2 stops | EUR 195,000 | EUR 240,000 | EUR 265,000 |
| Hamburg - Majuro | 14,084 km | 20:04 h, 2 stops | EUR 180,000 | EUR 225,000 | EUR 245,000 |
| Larnaca - Majuro | 14,663 km | 20:45 h, 2 stops | EUR 185,000 | EUR 230,000 | EUR 255,000 |
Hamburg is the lowest-priced hub at EUR 180,000 in a Challenger 650 with two stops. London, Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, Amsterdam and Larnaca cost EUR 185,000 in the same aircraft. With one stop a Falcon 7X from London costs EUR 230,000 and a Global 7500 costs EUR 255,000, 18:11 h against 20:38 h in the heavy jet. Madrid is the longest sector at EUR 200,000.
Departure taxes in Europe: the French solidarity tax on business jets depends on distance, about EUR 420 per passenger within Europe and about EUR 2,100 on a long-haul sector like this one; Italy charges EUR 200 per passenger on flights beyond 1,500 km, in both directions. Austria's levy is EUR 12 a head; Dutch tax applies from 5.7 t, and German and UK departure taxes appear in the quote. Leaving Majuro, each passenger pays a departure tax of 20 US dollars in cash.
Business jet price per flight hour
From the Pacific
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Light jet Phenom 300 |
Midsize jet Citation XLS+ |
Super midsize Challenger 350 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarawa - Majuro | 665 km | 1:23 h | EUR 11,500 | EUR 13,000 | EUR 15,500 |
| Nauru - Majuro | 975 km | 1:48 h | EUR 13,000 | EUR 14,500 | EUR 18,000 |
| Pohnpei - Majuro | 1,441 km | 2:25 h | EUR 15,000 | EUR 17,500 | EUR 22,000 |
| Guam - Majuro | 2,981 km | 4:28 h | EUR 22,000 | EUR 26,000 | EUR 34,000 |
| Honolulu - Majuro | 3,668 km | 5:05 h | on request | on request | EUR 39,000 |
| Nadi - Majuro | 2,842 km | 4:17 h | EUR 22,000 | EUR 25,000 | EUR 33,000 |
Tarawa in Kiribati costs EUR 11,500 in a Phenom 300, 1:23 h, and Nauru EUR 13,000. Pohnpei in Micronesia costs EUR 15,000, Guam EUR 22,000 and Nadi in Fiji EUR 22,000. Honolulu is 3,668 km away and is priced in a Challenger 350 at EUR 39,000; a lighter jet would have no fuel reserve for the open ocean. Every one of these sectors is international, with clearance at both ends.
Two trips worked through
Price per person
The share per seat for three typical sectors:
| Route | Aircraft | Whole aircraft | 2 passengers | 4 passengers | 8 passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg - Majuro | Challenger 650 | EUR 180,000 | EUR 90,000 | EUR 45,000 | EUR 22,500 |
| London Farnborough - Majuro | Falcon 7X | EUR 230,000 | EUR 115,000 | EUR 57,500 | EUR 28,800 |
| London Farnborough - Majuro | Global 7500 | EUR 255,000 | EUR 127,500 | EUR 63,800 | EUR 31,900 |
Calculator
For a quick estimate use the calculator and add any onward sectors in the comment.
Airports
| Item | Majuro airport |
|---|---|
| Codes | MAJ / PKMJ |
| Runway | 07/25, about 2,407 m x 46 m |
| Notice | prior permission 24 hours ahead; 48 hours for a night landing |
| Operations | planned in daylight |
| Fuel | Jet A-1; quantity for the return confirmed in advance |
| Handling | mandatory, via flight-support companies |
| Border | customs, immigration, quarantine in the terminal |
| Large alternate | Honolulu, 3,668 km |
Catering waste from the aircraft may not be offloaded without the quarantine inspector's approval, so meals for the return are ordered in Majuro or at the stop. Hotel capacity on the atoll is small, and we book rooms and a car with driver together with the flight.
Aircraft
- From Europe with one stop: an ultra long range jet such as the Global 7500, the Gulfstream G650 or the Falcon 7X.
- From Europe with two stops: the Challenger 650, a heavy jet for 10-12 passengers.
- Between the Pacific states: a light jet such as the Phenom 300 or the midsize Citation XLS+.
- To Honolulu: a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350.
Ask for a call, and a consultant will explain the stops and the permits.
Climate and calendar
Temperatures change by about one degree through the year. December to April is the dry season and the easiest for outer-atoll trips and diving; May to November is wetter, with short heavy showers. Tropical storms are rare in the Marshall Islands but can form in any month, and public holidays close the offices that issue permits and clear aircraft. Empty Legs are very rare; most likely is an empty return to Honolulu or Guam.
Entry and customs
A fuel stop with clearance in Honolulu or Guam is entry into the United States, so each passenger needs ESTA or a US visa; on a private flight ESTA counts only if the operator is a Visa Waiver Program signatory. Back in Europe, the border check takes place at the first Schengen or UK landing.
Flying with a dog or cat
The Marshall Islands are free of rabies and protect that status with strict rules. Every animal needs an import permit from the Chief of Agriculture. A dog or cat from a country where rabies occurs or is routinely vaccinated against, which covers the EU, must spend at least 120 days in an approved quarantine facility in a rabies-free country, or meet the entry rules of Hawaii or Guam. The rabies vaccination with an inactivated vaccine is given more than 30 days before import, and the health certificate is signed within 48 hours of departure. On a private jet the animal travels in the cabin beside its owner, once the operator has agreed.
Empty Legs
Empty Legs to the Marshall Islands are very rare. The most likely is an aircraft returning empty after delivering a party, or a jet repositioning between Guam, Honolulu and the Pacific states. Send the route and a range of dates to empty-legs@jets.flights, and we let you know when something matches.
Booking
- Send the passenger names, nationalities, dates and any onward sectors.
- We plan the route with its stops around closed airspace and check fuel at Majuro.
- You receive a quote with the operator, aircraft, stops and fees, and sign the contract.
- The operator files the landing permit and overflights and notifies the airport at least 24 hours ahead.
- We send the final schedule, handler contacts and a document checklist for each passenger.
Marshall Islands: frequent questions
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- How much does a private jet from Europe to Majuro cost?
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From EUR 180,000 one way from Hamburg in a Challenger 650 with two stops; EUR 185,000 from London. A Global 7500 from London costs EUR 255,000 with one stop.
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- Can a jet fly non-stop from Europe?
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No. European operators route around closed and restricted airspace, and the track to Majuro exceeds the range of the largest business jets, so there is at least one fuel stop.
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- Where does the aircraft land?
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At Majuro, on a 2,407 m runway with fuel and customs. Kwajalein is a US Army airfield and is not used for private flights.
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- Do EU citizens need a visa?
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No, for up to 90 days in 180 days. A stop in Honolulu or Guam on the way requires ESTA or a US visa.
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- Can we land at night?
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Arrivals are planned in daylight. A night landing needs 48 hours' notice and the airport's agreement.
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- Can we visit Kiribati and Nauru on the same trip?
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Yes. Tarawa is 1:23 h and Nauru 1:48 h from Majuro in a Phenom 300, each with its own landing permit and clearance.
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- Can I bring my dog?
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Only after at least 120 days of quarantine in a rabies-free country, or after meeting the Hawaii or Guam rules, plus an import permit.
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- When is the best weather?
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December to April, the dry season. May to November brings more showers, and liveaboard diving at Bikini runs from May to October.
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