Why go
- U.S. territory in the Pacific Ocean.
- Served by Francisco Manglona Borja / Tinian International Airport (TIQ).
History
The Northern Mariana Islands, officially the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), is an unincorporated territory and commonwealth of the United States consisting of the 14 northern islands of the Mariana Archipelago in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The southernmost, Guam, is a separate U.S. territory. The Northern Mariana Islands were listed by the United Nations as a non-self-governing territory until 1990.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- Asiana Airlines OZ (767-300, A320, A330-300) · 3 routes: Busan, Osaka, Seoul
- Delta Air Lines DL (757-200) · 2 routes: Nagoya, Tokyo
- Sichuan Airlines 3U (330) · 2 routes: Guangzhou, Shanghai
- United Airlines UA (ATR) · 2 routes: Agana*, Rota*
- China Eastern Airlines MU (A330-300) · 1 route: Beijing
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.
Where to stay
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 Francisco Manglona Borja / Tinian International Airport (TIQ). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for The Marianas (Islands). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.