Honolulu International Airport HNLPHNL

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is Hawaii’s main air gateway: a large Honolulu airport linking Oahu with the neighbor islands, the U.S. mainland and key Asia-Pacific markets. It is the core Honolulu operation for the Hawaiian/Alaska group, now relevant to oneworld frequent flyers, while Terminal 2 also hosts major U.S. and international carriers across Star Alliance, SkyTeam and oneworld. For transit passengers, the practical story is simple: Terminal 1 is mainly Hawaiian-branded flights, Terminal 2 is most other domestic and international service and handles international arrivals, and Terminal 3 is Mokulele. Terminals 1 and 2 are connected airside, but some walks involve USDA agricultural screening; the free Wiki Wiki shuttle links gates and terminals, with broader terminal shuttle service also available landside. For the city, taxi or rideshare is usually the most efficient with luggage: roughly 15-25 minutes to Downtown Honolulu in normal traffic, longer to Waikiki. Public transport is viable via the airport Skyline station and TheBus/W Line, especially if your bags fit transit rules. HNL has no true airside transit hotel, so long layovers are best spent using lounges, gardens, art areas, or leaving the airport if your immigration, baggage and reconnection buffer is generous.

Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu

Nonstop from here

Carrier network (who flies) — not availability or price; tap an airport for its awards.

Airport lounges

Lounge access is reference info; commission never ranks.

Official info

Official site

https://airports.hawaii.gov/hnl/

General

+1-808-836-6411

Lost & found

+1-808-836-6547

Customer service

+1-888-697-7813

As of 2026-06-21 — confirm with the airport.

Airport facts

ICAO

PHNL

Elevation

13 ft

Scheduled service

Yes

Runways

6

Longest runway

12360 ft

Terminals

To the city

• Skyline rail (Lelepaua Station) → connects to Honolulu's rail system across O'ahu · Station between International Parking Garage and Terminal 2 Parking Garage; runs 04:00-22:00, trains every 10 min peak / 15 min after 20:30; requires HOLO card; trains have luggage racks
• TheBus W Line → Downtown Honolulu, Kakaako, Ala Moana, Waikiki (eastbound via Nimitz Hwy) · Every 10 min peak, 15 min off-peak, 30 min after 19:00; bus stop east of lei stands on Ala Onaona St near rail station; adult fare ~$3 (cash or HOLO); free Skyline/TheBus transfers within 2.5h
• TheBus Route 42 → Ewa Beach (westbound); limited eastbound to Waikiki · Late-night only, after 22:30

Bus / coach

TheBus W Line to downtown Honolulu / Ala Moana / Waikiki; Route 42 late-night; adult fare ~$3

Taxi

Taxis available at terminal curbside

Train / metro

Skyline rail at Lelepaua Station (HOLO card); connects to O'ahu rail network

Rideshare

Uber/Lyft available at designated pickup zones

Airport services

Cities served

Hotels near the airport