Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Waikiki, downtown Honolulu, Ala Moana and the Ko Olina resorts on Oʻahu, booked before you land.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our airport transportation in Honolulu takes you from the airport to the hotels and condos of Waikiki, to downtown Honolulu and Ala Moana, and across Oʻahu to the resorts of Ko Olina.
Honolulu airport transfers start outside baggage claim at the terminal where your flight lands, Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, and all international arrivals come out at Terminal 2 after US customs. We track your flight, so the pickup follows your real landing time, and you choose the vehicle for your party, from a sedan for two to a van for a family or group with luggage.
Each Honolulu airport transfer goes door to door to your hotel or condo in Waikiki, downtown or around Ala Moana, or to a resort or rental at Ko Olina on the west side. Going on to the North Shore? Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Our Honolulu airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, not a shared shuttle that stops at a string of Waikiki hotels first. It leaves as soon as you have your bags, with room for suitcases, strollers, surfboards and golf bags, and suits families, wedding groups and friends sharing a condo or villa.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), known as Honolulu International Airport until 2017, is the main airport for Honolulu and the island of Oʻahu and the busiest in Hawaii. It sits northwest of downtown Honolulu, beside Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
There are three passenger terminals. Terminal 1 handles inter-island and mainland flights, Terminal 2 is the largest and the only one for international arrivals, and Terminal 3 is a smaller terminal on the Diamond Head side. If you fly in from outside the US, you clear US immigration and customs at Terminal 2 before collecting your bags. On flights from the mainland you fill in a Hawaii agriculture declaration form, and plants and fresh produce may be inspected.
Once you have your bags, pre-booked cars pick up at the signposted zone outside baggage claim. Hawaii is on Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (UTC-10) all year, with no daylight saving.
Agriculture declaration. Flights from the US mainland hand out a Hawaii agriculture form; declare any plants, fruit or seeds, which may be inspected.
US entry at Terminal 2. International arrivals clear US Customs and Border Protection at Terminal 2 and follow the usual US entry rules, including a visa or an approved ESTA for eligible nationalities.
Terminal 1 or Terminal 2. Domestic flights use either terminal depending on the airline, so give your airline and terminal when you book.
No clock change. Hawaii does not use daylight saving time, so the time difference with the mainland changes during the year.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
1
Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
2
At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
3
No other stops, no other passengers.
At HNL
Meet outside baggage claim
Pre-booked cars pick up at the signposted zone outside baggage claim. HNL has several terminals, so confirm whether your flight arrives at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2.
At HNL
International arrivals
All international flights arrive at Terminal 2, where passengers clear customs before coming out.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
HNL Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel HNL
From where you're staying back to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Round trip
HNL Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Agriculture form
Flights from the mainland hand out a Hawaii agriculture declaration form; declare any plants, fruit or seeds.
Check your terminal
Domestic flights use Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 depending on the airline; international arrivals use Terminal 2.
Hawaii time
Hawaii stays on Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time all year, with no daylight saving.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
At the signposted pickup zone outside baggage claim of the terminal where your flight lands. Domestic flights use Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 and international flights arrive at Terminal 2, so give your airline and terminal when you book.
The airport is about 3 miles (5 km) northwest of downtown Honolulu, and Waikiki lies beyond downtown to the east. Traffic on the way into town is the main thing that sets the trip time.
All international flights arrive at Terminal 2. Flights from the US mainland and the other islands use Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 depending on the airline, so check your booking.
Yes. We drive door to door to hotels, condos and vacation rentals in Waikiki. Give the full address and the building name when you book.
Yes. We drive to the resorts, villas and rentals at Ko Olina on Oʻahu's west side. Give the full address and resort name when you book.
The North Shore is on the far side of Oʻahu from Honolulu, past the central plain of the island. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Yes. The airport sits beside Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, so Pearl Harbor is close by. Book a ride there from your hotel, or tell us when you book if you want to go straight from the airport.
Yes. Tell us about surfboards, golf bags and other gear when you book, so we send a vehicle with room for them and your suitcases.
On flights from the US mainland, yes. Hawaii protects its farms from pests, so you fill in an agriculture declaration form and plants and fresh produce may be inspected.
Yes. Give the full address, the unit number and any gate or lobby instructions, so your driver can find the entrance and unload your bags.
There is no need. Booking ahead gives you a confirmed vehicle and a meeting point before you land. If someone approaches you in arrivals, check the company name against your confirmation before getting in.
We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver at Honolulu Airport waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is canceled, tell customer service so the pickup can be moved.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel, condo or rental in Waikiki or anywhere we serve on Oʻahu. Give your flight number and departure time and your departure terminal so the pickup is set for check-in and security.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from HNL; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Daniel K. Inouye International Airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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