HNLUpdated September 24, 2026

Frequently asked questions: Honolulu airport

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Answers to the questions travelers ask most about Honolulu airport (HNL). See also the airport guide for general information.

You can board the elevated Skyline rapid transit rail at Lelepaua Station (connected to Terminals 1 and 2 via an elevated walkway) for direct travel to the Middle Street Transit Center or west toward Aloha Stadium and East Kapolei for USD 3.00 using a HOLO Card. Furthermore, TheBus Route 20 provides direct transit from the airport's upper level to downtown Honolulu and Waikiki Beach for the same USD 3.00 fare.
The airport operates the complimentary Wiki Wiki Shuttle bus service, connecting all three terminals and gate concourses between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm daily. In addition, Terminals 1 and 2 are connected by pedestrian skybridges on the upper level.
All on-airport rental car agencies are housed in the Consolidated Rent-A-Car (CONRAC) facility directly opposite Terminal 2. Passengers arriving at Terminal 2 Baggage Claims 19 to 31 can walk across via ground-level crosswalks. Travelers arriving at Terminal 1, international arrivals, or Terminal 3 can board the free Rental Car Shuttle bus at designated median stops.
Yes, though post-security gate areas close overnight. Security directs passengers with next-morning boarding passes to a designated pre-security area on the upper level of Terminal 2 (Lobby 4). As this space is open-air, bringing warm layers and earplugs is highly recommended.
Left-luggage and storage services are operated by Smarte Carte on the ground floor of Terminal 2, located directly across from baggage carousel 18, open daily from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Yes, parking in all terminal garages is complimentary for the first 15 minutes. Additionally, two designated Cell Phone Waiting Lots (Diamond Head and Ewa) permit free parking for up to 60 minutes while waiting for arriving travelers to claim their luggage.

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