Flights to The Marquesas
Jagged volcanic islands with no reef and no lagoon — the opposite of Bora Bora — with the largest tiki in Polynesia, wild horses, and a supply ship that doubles as the way in.
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No scheduled jet service into AUQ. Reached by a connection.
Why it's still quiet
Jagged volcanic islands with no reef and no lagoon — the opposite of Bora Bora — with the largest tiki in Polynesia, wild horses, and a supply ship that doubles as the way in.
The friction
One of the most isolated island groups on earth. UNESCO listing arrived in 2024.
Background
The Marquesas Islands are a group of volcanic islands in French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the southern Pacific Ocean. Their highest point is the peak of Mount Oave on Ua Pou island, at 1,230 m (4,035 ft) above sea level.
Questions
- Is there a nonstop flight to The Marquesas?
- Not by jet. The nearest airport with scheduled service is the hub, then an onward connection.
- Which airport do you fly into for The Marquesas?
- AUQ — Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport.
- When is the best time to visit The Marquesas?
- Apr–Oct. One of the most isolated island groups on earth. UNESCO listing arrived in 2024.
- What does The Marquesas cost per day?
- Varies by season.
- Why is The Marquesas still quiet?
- Jagged volcanic islands with no reef and no lagoon — the opposite of Bora Bora — with the largest tiki in Polynesia, wild horses, and a supply ship that doubles as the way in.