Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Welcome to the Official Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) website, formerly known as Honolulu International Airport

HNL is the largest airport in the State of Hawaii and is located in Honolulu on the island of Oahu. From Honolulu you can fly to all of the Hawaiian islands.

The airport is proudly named after Hawaii’s late Senator Inouye. Senator Daniel K. Inouye was the second longest serving member of the U.S. Senate prior to his death, with a distinguished tenure of more than 49 years. As president pro tempore from 2010-2012—third in line of presidential succession—Dan Inouye was the highest-ranking public official of Asian descent in United States history. He served for decades on the Commerce and Appropriations Committees which had jurisdiction over aviation, the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation. Hawaii benefitted from his leadership. Daniel K. Inouye Institute

There are also departures daily from HNL to Anchorage, Atlanta, Belllingham, Brisbane, Calgary, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Guam, Haneda, Houston, Incheon, Kansai, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Nagoya, Narita, Newark, Oakland, Pago Pago, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle-Tacoma, Seoul, Sydney and Vancouver.

We look forward to seeing you in Hawaii this year.

What’s New

Passengers urged to get dropped off at HNL

November 8, 2019 – Passengers traveling from the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport #HNL are encouraged to get dropped off at the airport Friday, November 8, 2019 as early morning counts indicate parking may near capacity. Parking stalls are anticipated to open later in the afternoon. For additional information regarding parking at HNL please click here.

Removal of Terminal 2 parking structure pedestrian bridge at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport begins Tuesday, July 23

July 19, 2019 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) informs Oahu travelers that construction will be removing the Terminal 2 Parking Structure Pedestrian Bridge (Ewa Bridge) at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, beginning Tuesday night, July 23, 2019, as part of the Pedestrian Bridge Replacement project. The public should expect closures on the 1^stand 2^nd level roadways at HNL airport to ensure the safety of travelers while work is being done overhead. MORE>>>

Passengers encouraged to get dropped off at the airport as summer travel season begins

May 22, 2019 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division advises travelers to get dropped off at the airport, in particular the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), over the summer travel season from Memorial Day to Labor Day, rather than paying for parking. MORE>>>

Over Height Vehicle Parking Limited at HNL

May 16, 2019 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division alerts motorists that the number of parking stalls for vehicles higher than 6’6” at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) has been reduced due to rail construction in parking lot A, located behind the lei stand building. MORE>>>

Pass & ID Office has moved

Apr. 12, 2019 – The Pass& ID Office at HNL has a moved to a new location. They are now located in Lobby 4 , between Korean Airlines and China Airlines ticket counters. They will be reopening and resuming business as usual, at their new location, on Monday, April 15, 2019. MORE>>>

Installation of nearly 3,000 solar panels at HNL complete

Apr. 3, 2019 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce the completion of the installation of 2,980 additional photovoltaic panels on the 5th floor of the Terminal 2 (formerly the Overseas Terminal) garage at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). MORE>>>

New ride share pick up location established at HNL

April 1, 2019 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Airports Division is announcing the opening of a third Transportation Network Company (TNC) pick up location at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) effective April 2, 2019. MORE>>>

HDOT begins pedestrian bridges replacement project at HNL

Feb. 8, 2019 – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is replacing the three pedestrian bridges that connect the parking garage to the ticket lobbies in Terminal 2 at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) beginning Feb. 11, 2019. MORE>>

HDOT improves G Gates in Diamond Head Concourse at HNL

Feb 5, 2019 - The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce the improvements in the G gate area in Terminal 2 at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to accommodate the arrival of new airlines and flights, including Southwest Airlines, are substantially complete. New holdrooms with charging stations, restrooms, an escalator and elevator have been added for passenger comfort and convenience. There are new dining and shopping choices operated by HMSHost and Blind Vendors, which includes a new Starbucks, Kona Brewery and additional concessions. MORE>>