The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is alerting travelers of limited parking availability at state airports during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL); Kahului Airport (OGG); Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA); Hilo International Airport (ITO), and Līhu‘e Airport (LIH) are expected to be busy. Based on reporting from the airlines, there are no major increases in the number of flights at Hawai‘i airports compared to last Thanksgiving; however, flights are expected to be fuller, meaning the airports will be busier, especially during peak times between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The busiest travel day is expected to be Wednesday, Nov. 22, followed by Sunday, Nov. 26.
To prepare, HDOT offers the following tips:
- Plan to arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to your scheduled flight departure for mainland or international flights, and 90 minutes early for inter-island flights.
- Passengers should check with their airline on the status of their flights, including any delays, gate assignments and baggage claim area if you’re picking up arriving passengers.
- Parking lots at Hawai‘i airports fill up quickly, especially over the holidays, so it’s recommended that passengers plan accordingly.
If using the airport’s public parking garages, travelers are advised to arrive early and allow for additional walking time to the ticket lobbies, as some lots are farther from the main terminal than others. The maximum parking rate for a 24-hour period at HNL is $24. The maximum parking rate for a 24-hour period at neighbor island airports is $15.
Airport-specific parking information can be found at the following links:
HNL – https://airports.hawaii.gov/hnl/getting-to-from/parking/
OGG – https://airports.hawaii.gov/ogg/getting-to-from/parking/
LIH – https://airports.hawaii.gov/lih/getting-to-from/parking/
ITO – https://airports.hawaii.gov/ito/getting-to-from/parking/
KOA – https://airports.hawaii.gov/koa/getting-to-from/parking/
The total amount of airport public parking stalls is listed below:
HNL – 5,329
OGG – 1,299
LIH – 578
ITO – 480
KOA – 1,706
For more information visit the Transportation Security Administration website by clicking here.