Honolulu airport (HNL)

Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.

 
 

 Passenger Guide

Honolulu airport (HNL)
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Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)—commonly known as Honolulu Airport—is the primary gateway to the Hawaiian Islands and a major hub for trans-Pacific flights. It operates an extensive network of interisland services as well as routes to the North American mainland, Asia, and Oceania.

Official Website: airports.hawaii.gov/hnl

Information Phone: +1 808 836 6411.

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Terminals

The airport has three terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3. All operate 24 hours, though services and concessions may keep limited hours.

Inter-Terminal Connections: A free shuttle service known as the Wiki Wiki Shuttle links the terminals. Note that it runs on a limited schedule, approximately 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Annual Passenger Traffic: 21.9 million passengers in 2024.

Information Points

Visitor Information Booths are located in the arrivals and baggage-claim areas of Terminals 1 and 2. In addition, the airport has a Traveler’s Aid program with staff and volunteers available to assist passengers.

 Location

The airport is located on the island of Oahu, 6 km (4 miles) west of the city of Honolulu and 15 km (9 miles) from Waikiki Beach.

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Car rental agencies

There are car rental desks in a separate facility, which is accessed by free shuttle buses that operate from 4:00 am to 0:00 am.

  1. Alamo (Tel +1 844 913 0736 - 5:00 am to 11:00 pm)
  2. Avis (Tel +1 808 834 5536 - 5:00 am to 1:00 am)
  3. Budget (Tel +1 808 836 1700 - 5:00 am to 1:00 am)
  4. Dollar (Tel +1 866 434 2226 - 5:30 am to 0:00 am)
  5. Enterprise (Tel +1 844 913 0737 - 5:00 am to 11:00 pm)
  6. Hertz (Tel +1 808 837 7100 - 5:30 am to 0:00 am)
  7. National (Tel +1 844 913 0738 - 5:00 am to 11:00 pm)
  8. Payless (Tel +1 808 836 1700 - 5:00 am to 1:00 am)
  9. Sixt (Tel +1 808 650 2007 - 6:00 am to 11:00 pm)
  10. Thrifty (Tel +1 877 283 0898 - 5:30 am to 0:00 am)
 

Parking services at Honolulu airport (HNL)

The site has several parking areas, open 24 hours a day. The first 15 minutes are free of charge. There are also two sectors for passenger pick-up that are free of charge for 60 minutes (Diamond Head Cell Phone Area and Ewa Cell Phone Waiting Area), and spaces for bicycles and motorcycles. More information: Tel +1 808 861 1260. Tarifas

International Parking Garage - Eight-story facility between Terminals 1 and 2, connected to the upper level of Terminal 1 by a bridge and with charging stations for electric vehicles.
Terminal 1 Parking Garage - Adjacent to Terminal 1, with seven levels.
Terminal 2 Parking Garage - Five floors located directly across from Terminal 2 and connected to it by walkways on level 4.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Facilities include elevators, ramps, adapted toilets and telephones, and reserved parking spaces. The transportation systems in and around the airport are accessible to passengers with reduced mobility, and wheelchairs are provided by the airlines.

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Latest updates: November 13, 2025