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Distance to Kailua-Kona98.6km
Distance to Pahoa27.5km

About Hilo Airport

  • The airport connects the wider area, with travellers from nearby Kailua-Kona and Hawaiian Paradise Park also relying on it for flights.

  • Pick from these well-known airlines at Hilo Airport for your next journey:

  • Leaving from Hilo and not sure where to head? Flights from Hilo Airport can take you direct to sought-after destinations like these:

    • Honolulu

    • Kahului

    • Las Vegas

  • April, September, and October are the busiest months at Hilo Airport. April draws visitors during spring travel periods, while September and October benefit from pleasant post-summer conditions on Hawaii's Big Island, with mild weather and fewer crowds appealing to those exploring the island's volcanic landscapes and coastal areas.

  • February, November, and December are the quietest months at Hilo Airport. February sits in a slower winter window between holiday travel and spring demand, while November and December see a brief dip before holiday arrivals build, with overall visitor interest in Hilo's eastern side of the Big Island running lower.

How to get from Hilo Airport to Hilo

  • Bus services connect the airport with central Hilo. You can reach Mooheau Bus Terminal in about 20 minutes by taking the Hele-On Bus.

  • Book a rideshare service with Uber from Hilo Airport and go direct to your next destination.

  • SpeediShuttle is one of the local taxi options in Hilo.

  • Driving time from Hilo Airport to Hilo will depend on traffic conditions, but it's typically around 10 minutes.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Hilo Airport from Hilo

  • If you're travelling from the city by bus, catch the Hele-On Bus. Get on at Mooheau Bus Terminal and it'll take roughly 20 minutes to reach the airport.

  • Driving from the centre of Hilo to the airport takes around 10 minutes.

  • The most common way to reach Hilo Airport from the US mainland is by connecting flight, typically through Honolulu or another major hub on the West Coast. Once you're on the Big Island, taxis and rideshare options are available for getting around locally.

Hilo Airport facilities

  • Hilo Airport handles flights from one terminal.

Where to stay near Hilo Airport

  • Booked a late flight to Hilo Airport or heading out bright and early? Scp Hilo Hotel is all about convenience. It features express check-out, a banqueting service, and hair dryers and is about 2 kilometres away.

  • Roughly 2 kilometres from the airport, Aaron’s Cottage is another nearby option. A children's pool, a garden, and Wi-Fi are among its amenities.

  • Or enjoy an easier pre-flight or post-flight stopover at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. From the airport, it's about 3 kilometres away and offers a golf course, an outdoor swimming pool, ATMs, and more.

Car rental options near Hilo Airport

  • Flying into Hilo to begin your trip? Pick up a car rental at Hilo Airport and start ticking off the places on your list.

  • Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty are among the most popular providers. You'll find vehicle types for different travel needs, from short city breaks to longer road trips.

Hilo Airport FAQs

Yes. There are Dollar, Budget, Thrifty, Avis, Hertz, Alamo, National, Enterprise and Dollar diamond pick-up points in or near to Hilo Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Hilo Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Hilo Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Hilo Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Hilo Airport’s departure lounge.

Scp Hilo Hotel is the highest-rated hotel near Hilo Airport, just 0.5km away. Other great hotels nearby include Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures (2.1km from the airport), and Grand Naniloa Hotel, a Doubletree by Hilton (1.0km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Hilo Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Hilo Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Hilo Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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