After You've Arrived

When visiting a new place, it’s always a good idea to know the basics of your destination before you get there. Make your arrival to Hawaiʻi a breeze with these useful contacts, airport information and more.

Airport and Arrival Info

Most visitors flying to the Hawaiian Islands will be arriving at the Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on Oʻahu. All major domestic carriers and many international carriers serve Oʻahu, so you can get here from just about anywhere. Some flights also fly directly into Kauaʻi, Maui and the island of Hawaiʻi. For comprehensive information about your arrival experience and what to expect at any of Hawaiʻi's airports, including ticketing and check-in, arrivals and baggage claim, intra-airport transportation, ground transportation and driving directions, visit the airport websites below:

Kauaʻi
Līhuʻe Airport (LIH)
Website
Phone: (808) 274-3800

Oʻahu
Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
Website
Phone: (808) 836-6413

Molokaʻi
Molokaʻi Airport (MKK)
Website
Phone: (808) 567-9660

Kalaupapa Airport (LUP)
Website
Phone: (808) 838-8701

Lānaʻi
Lānaʻi Airport (LNY)
Website
Phone: (808) 565-7942

Maui
Kahului Airport (OGG)
Website
Phone: (808) 872-3830

Kapalua Airport (JHM)
Website
Phone: (808) 665-6108

Hāna Airport (HNM)
Website
Phone: (808) 248-4861

Island of Hawaiʻi
Hilo International Airport (ITO)
Website
Phone: (808) 961-9300

Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA)
Website
Phone: (808) 327-9520

Interisland Travel

Once you’re in Hawaiʻi, it’s simple and fast to fly to other Hawaiian Islands. Multiple carriers (including Hawaiian Airlines and Mokulele Airlines) offer short flights between islands; in some cases, you may need to connect through Oʻahu to reach neighbor islands. When traveling interisland, it is recommended that you arrive at least 90 minutes prior to your flight.

Flight times from Honolulu International Airport (HNL), Oʻahu to:
Līhuʻe Airport (LIH), Kauaʻi: 30 minutes
Kahului Airport (OGG), Maui: 30 minutes
Kapalua-West Maui Airport (JHM), Maui: 30 minutes
Molokaʻi Airport (MKK), Molokaʻi: 20 minutes
Lānaʻi Airport (LNY), Lānaʻi: 25 minutes
Hilo International Airport (ITO), island of Hawaiʻi: 50 minutes
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA), island of Hawaiʻi: 45 minutes

The airports on the islands of Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi are limited to commuter airlines, as are the two smaller airports on Maui: Kapalua Airport and Hāna Airport. In addition, there is daily ferry service from Lāhainā Harbor on Maui to Mānele Bay on Lānaʻi.

 

Activities

Once you’ve arrived, there are countless ways to enjoy the natural beauty of Hawaiʻi. How about scuba diving with manta rays? Watching the sunset on Haleakalā? Or standing in the mist of a thundering waterfall? The Hawaiian Islands offer a diverse range of culturally unique and fun activities throughout the year. Here is a list of websites to help you make the most of your time in Hawaiʻi.

GoHawaii.com Island Guide
In-depth island-by-island information, from the best beaches to exciting adventures.

GoHawaii.com Events & Festivals
Do you have a special interest such as wine, seafood or music? Plan your stay around our most popular events.

University of Hawaiʻi Sports Events
 

What You Can Take Home

Baggage bound from Hawaiʻi to the U.S. Mainland and international destinations are subject to pre-flight inspection. It’s helpful to add in a few extra minutes for this process.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates plant material transported from Hawaiʻi to the U.S. USDA inspection stations are located in front of the airline check-in counters, and typically open two hours prior to the flight. You must go through the inspection station that is located in front of your airline check-in counter.

Visit the links below for specifics on what you can take with you.
Traveling from Hawaiʻi to the U.S. Mainland
Traveling to and from Foreign Countries

Shipping

If your suitcases are overflowing with all of your wonderful finds, consider shipping your purchases home. In addition to the United States Postal Service (USPS), global delivery and logistics providers include UPS, FedEx and DHL.