Hilo Airport is served primarily by Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines, operating frequent interisland nonstop flights to Honolulu (HNL) and Kahului (OGG).
No. The terminal closes overnight following the departure or arrival of the day's final flight (typically between 9:30 PM and 10:00 PM) and reopens around 4:30 AM to 5:00 AM. Overnight stays inside the terminal are strictly prohibited, so travelers must stay at nearby accommodations in Hilo.
Yes, Hawaiian Airlines operates a Premier Club lounge on the ground floor near Gate 6. Access is available to Premier Club members, Pualani elite members, and qualifying First Class passengers on Hawaiian Airlines or Alaska Airlines. Independent programs like Priority Pass are not accepted.
Yes, the county Hele-On Bus stops at the terminal and provides connections to downtown Hilo and broader Island of Hawaii destinations, although services run on limited schedules. Taxis, rideshare, and rental cars remain the primary choices for visitors.
Rental car service desks (including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty) are located across the street directly in front of the passenger terminal building on the ground level.
No. Due to federal airport security guidelines, there are no luggage lockers or luggage storage facilities available at Hilo International Airport.