Honolulu Airport Information
Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
Honolulu International Airport, located just four miles west of Honolulu, is the principal aviation gateway for the state of Hawaii and the hub for Aloha Airlines and Hawaiian Islands as well as other major domestic and international carriers. More than 20 million travelers per year touch down or take off from Honolulu International's four runways.
Occupying 2,126 acres of land and 2,210 acres of water, the open-air airport operates flights among the Hawaiian Islands and continental U.S., in addition to international routes to Asian and Pacific Rim destinations. A total of 29 airline carriers operate from one of its three terminals: the Main Terminal, Interisland Terminal and Commuter Terminal. The two-leveled Main Terminal services domestic and international flights, while the Interisland Terminal manages flights to and from the major airports on neighboring islands. The Commuter Terminal services smaller, propeller-driven and regional jets to and from all major Hawaiian airports.
Honolulu International offers excellent amenities and luxuries, including free Wiki-Wiki (meaning "fast" in Hawaiian) shuttles that run between terminals and a variety of duty-free and convenience shops, restaurants and bars. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, in addition to a post office, 24-hour medical clinic and business center for photocopying, basic office supplies and stationery, international telephone service, PC hire and fax services. Internet access is also available throughout the airport. Travelers looking to put work aside and simply relax can wander into one of the airport's 13 airline lounges or its lush outdoor tropical garden. Honolulu International's Pacific Aerospace Museum, located in the Main Terminal, explains the history of flight in Hawaii and features a full-scale space shuttle flight deck, flight simulator and large three-dimensional multimedia theater.
Guests can expect even more fabulous amenities and luxuries in the near future. In March 2006, the city of Honolulu unveiled a $2.3 billion, 12-year Honolulu International modernization program. Airport updates will include increased security and upgrades to passenger terminals, infrastructure and runways.
Airline carriers serving Honolulu International Airport
- Air Canada
- Air New Zealand
- Air Pacific
- Alaska Airlines
- All Nippon Airways/Air Japan
- Aloha Airlines
- American Airlines
- ATA/Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays
- China Airlines
- Continental International
- Delta
- go!
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Island Air
- Japan Airlines/Jalways
- Jetstar
- JTB Hawaii, Inc./Oli Oli
- Korean Air
- Mokulele Air
- North American
- Northwest/KLM
- Omni Air International
- Pacific Wings
- Philippines Airlines
- Qantas Airways
- Suntrips
- United Airlines International
- US Airways/America West
- WestJet
Honolulu Public Transportation
TheBus
Oahu's excellent, safe and clean public transportation bus system, affectionately coined "TheBus," has serviced the entire island since 1971. More than 71 million passengers utilize TheBus each year, making it the 20th most utilized transit system and 13th most utilized bus fleet in the country. In fact, Honolulu has the 6th highest transit ridership in the country, a particularly noteworthy accomplishment for a city without a rail system. About 25,000 visitors each day use the four routes offered by TheBus.
Fare cards are available in one-day and four-day unlimited passes. One-day passes cost $1 for children ages 6-17 and $2 for adults. A four-day unlimited pass costs $20. TheBus also operates the Handi-Van line, Oahu's paratransit system for persons with disabilities. For more information: 808-848-4500
Waikiki Trolley
Operating since 1986, Waikiki Trolley offers routes that cover most tourist attractions and major shopping destinations on Oahu. Down to its authentic brass and wood trim, Waikiki Trolley's fleet of 50 trolleys are classic reproductions of San Francisco
San Francisco cable cars. More than eight million passengers have enjoyed these trolley rides, which not only get riders to their destinations but also teach them about Honolulu's history along the way. Waikiki Trolley operates on four lines: the Honolulu City Line (Red Line), Ocean Coast Line (Blue Line), Ala Moana Shopping Center Shuttle (Pink Line) and the Local Shopping and Dining Guide (Yellow Line). The Red Line includes stops at major Waikiki hotels, the Hawai'i Convention Center and various tourist attractions, including the State Capitol, Chinatown and the Aloha Tower Marketplace. The Blue Line drives along the coast as far east as Sea Life Park, while both the Pink Line and Yellow Line shuttle riders to major shopping destinations, including the famous Ala Moana Center.
Fare cards are available in one-day and four-day passes. Adult fares are $25 for a one-day pass and $45 for a four-day pass. Fares for children ages 4-11 are $12 for a one-day pass and $18 for a four-day pass. For more information: 808-591-2561
Rental Cars
Many major rental car companies can be found throughout the Honolulu area. Major rental car companies Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National Car Rental, Alamo, Thrifty and Enterprise are represented at Honolulu International Airport.
Taxis
A variety of taxi lines are offered in Honolulu. Taxi fares are standardized among all major companies in Oahu and comparable to most major U.S. city rates. Sample fare from Honolulu International Airport to downtown Honolulu or Waikiki is $30.
Distance to...
- Wahiawa, HI
- 24 miles
