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Honolulu International Airport (HNL)

Location: The airport is located on Oahu Island about six miles (10km) west of downtown Honolulu and nine miles (15km) west of Waikiki Beach.
Time: GMT -10.
Contacts: Airport information desk: +1 808 836 6413.
Transfer between terminals: The three terminals are connected by shuttle buses and outdoor walkways.
Getting to the city: There are several city bus services that follow different routes and schedules connecting to central Waikiki, costing about $2. Many hotels offer pick-up services; if not the Airport Waikiki Express shuttle bus meets all flights and drops off at hotels along Waikiki Beach for a fee of around $8. Taxis are also available; the ride to Waikiki Beach takes around 20 minutes and the fare is about $25.
Car rental: Major car hire companies represented at the airport include Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and National. Some other car rental companies are located off-site and provide buses to ferry passengers to their offices; it's worth checking the rental companies' location before booking.
Facilities: The airport is well supplied with restaurants, bars and shops, including duty free. There are ATMs and bureaux de change throughout the airport terminals, and a massage centre, a hairdresser and a nearby hotel, which offers shower facilities and rooms charged by the hour. The business centre in the main lobby offers fax, Internet and photocopy services. Facilities for the disabled are good; those with special requirements should contact their airline in advance.
Parking: There is parking located near each terminal. The first 15 minutes are free, then charges are $1 for 30 minutes, $3 for an hour, and $2 per hour thereafter. Lot J caters for long-term parking, charging $12 per day with a minimum of two days.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.state.hi.us/dot/airports
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Kahului Airport (OGG)

Location: The airport is located 3 miles (5km) northeast of Kahului Town in Maui.
Time: Local time is GMT – 10.
Contacts: Tel: +1 808 872 3830.
Getting to the city: Maui County operates a public transit system from the airport which operates daily. The Maui Bus stops at marked locations fronting the terminal and the fare is $1 per person per ride.Metered taxis can be hailed from outside the baggage claim area and shuttle services are also located here, run by SpeediShuttle.
Car rental: Car rental agencies include Thrifty, Avis, Hertz, National, Enterprise, Dollar, Budget and Alamo.
Airport Taxis: Airport taxis are located fronting the baggage claim area and are metered at a cost of $3.50 per mile. Shuttle services also operate from the baggage claim area and companies such as Resorthoppa.com, Shuttlefare and SpeediShuttle can be found here. Executive Shuttle can be booked in advance (Tel: (808) 669 2300 or 555 on the courtesy phone in baggage claim) while Trans Hawaiian Airport Shuttle runs daily to and from the airport (Tel: (808) 661 6667; or 875 6667).
Facilities: Kahului Airport features shops, restaurants and visitor information kiosks.
Parking: Short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None
Website: hawaii.gov/ogg
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