Honolulu Airport Transfers

The main airport in Hawaii that serves as the gateway to the archipelago for most travellers is Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on Oahu.

The fastest and most convenient way to get to your hotel from the airport (or vice versa) is to hop on a shared or private transfer. Here are the options so you can choose the one that suits you best.

Arriving at Honolulu's Oahu airport after a long flight that leaves you exhausted, the last thing you want to have to do is wander around the terminal lugging suitcases to find a free taxi or searching for public transport connections to your accommodation.

The best solution is to book a shared transfer from Honolulu International Airport (HNL). It runs 24 hours a day, every day of the week and is a fairly inexpensive option, which is great if you're on a tight budget for your trip.

On the day of your arrival at the airport, the transfer will pick you up along with the rest of the travellers and if you choose the lei option you'll be greeted Hawaiian style with a fresh flower necklace. They have a fleet of air-conditioned Mercedes vehicles with a maximum capacity of 12 passengers and enough space for luggage.

After a smooth and comfortable ride with a professional driver who knows the island inside out, you'll alight at the door of your hotel ready to begin your holiday.

The shared transfer service is available for airport and cruise terminal pick-ups and drop-offs.

Another interesting option to take into account are the private transfers. Unlike the shared ones, you will not have to wait for other passengers at the airport to take you to the hotel, but you will have a vehicle and a driver at your disposal just for you and your group.

The private transfer is a simple, comfortable and quick way to get to your hotel on the island. If you are travelling with your family or a group of friends, this is the best option if you are going to fill the 5 seats in the vehicle, as it will cost you a similar price to the shared transfer and you will be able to go together in company.

It is also a good alternative if you are looking for the privacy of a vehicle just for you and on the day of your arrival on Oahu you don't want to wander around the airport looking for a free taxi or if you are not familiar with the public transport network and prefer not to make transfers because you are afraid of getting lost and you don't speak much English.

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Regarding shared transfers, you can find basic options from around 15 Euros, but for a little more, I recommend upgrading to this service to be greeted at the airport with a lei necklace of fresh flowers in true Hawaiian style, so you'll know you're in Hawaii right from the start!

As for private transfers, the price is usually higher compared to shared transfers on Oahu as it is a faster service, the driver will be entirely at your disposal and you won't have to share the vehicle with anyone else.

As soon as you know your flight details to Honolulu, you can book online one of these airport transfers to take you from the airport to your hotel. At the time of booking you will need to indicate the date of the transfer and the number of passengers travelling in the vehicle.

You will also be asked for the name of the airline, the flight identification number and the destination address. In this way, the operator will have the information of your flight in real time and will be able to monitor it in order to inform the driver of any unforeseen event or delay so that he can wait for you at the corresponding departure gate.

When you land and have collected your luggage, the transfer driver will meet you and your group and place your luggage in the luggage compartment. You will then be driven to your hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

In the case of outbound transfers, you will need to provide similar details and the driver will pick you up from your accommodation so that you arrive at the airport in good time.

The big difference between a private transfer and a shared transfer or public transport is that it is the most comfortable and fastest way to get to your hotel in Honolulu as soon as possible because you will not have to share the vehicle with anyone else or wait for other passengers.

In addition, the driver will give you exclusive attention. On the other hand, the price is usually higher than a shared transfer, which cost less money.

In principle, each passenger is allowed 2 suitcases and 1 handbag to ensure that there is enough space in the vehicle, especially on shared transfers. If you have special requirements for bulky luggage such as musical instruments or surfboards, it is best to email them to make sure they are taken into account.

On private transfers there is usually more flexibility when it comes to carrying more luggage, as long as you give advance notice so that space on board the vehicle is provided for.

Both shared and private transfer services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When booking, you will be asked for your flight details and the driver will take into account your flight status to calculate when you will land on Oahu.

As you can see, you have nothing to worry about and shuttle services are especially interesting when you are travelling in the early hours of the morning and there is no public transport service available.

At the time of booking, you will be asked to provide certain information about your flight so that the service operator can monitor it and be aware of any delays or unforeseen events to notify the driver.