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Popular Airport

Faaa Intl. Airport

Popular Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

5 hour 30 min

Approximate Travel Distance

4414 Km

Transportation to Airport from Honolulu City Center

Hickam Afb Airport

One of the easiest ways to reach Honolulu International Airport from the city center is the airport shuttle services provided by the hotels. But you should not forget that not every hotel provide this service. It is also possible to reach the airport comfortably by renting a car or taking a taxi.

If you prefer to use a more economical means of transportation, you can take a bus from the city center. With the metro line planned to be completed in the coming years, a new alternative to public transport will be introduced.

Taxi

You can easily find a taxi in Honolulu. You can get to the airport by taxi in just 15 minutes.

Car Rental

You can see that there are many car rental companies in the city center. Your hotel can help you with the contact information of these companies. You must follow I-H-1 E or HI-92 E motorway to go to the airport with the car you rent. Under normal conditions, the airport is reached in 15 minutes.

Bus

Many bus lines in the Honolulu city center and in the countryside pass through the airport. Buses number 19, 20 and 31 are the most frequently used lines. The ticket price is $ 2.50.

Hotel Service

If your hotel has an airport shuttle service, you can quickly and comfortably get to the airport. You must remember to book in advance.

Airport Information

Located 3 miles from the city center, the Honolulu International Airport is a small airport that is home to all basic services expected from an airport. The airport has a different architectural structure consisting mostly of open spaces. At the airport there are various cafes and restaurants, as well as shops where you can buy things like clothes, accessories, toys. Two lounges and one conference hall are also available at the airport.


Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport

Honolulu International Airport can be reached from the city centre by taxi or with a rented vehicle in around 15 minutes. Some hotels offer their guests a shuttle service, which is a practical alternative.  Although construction works on the Honolulu Rail Transit Project is ongoing, travellers that prefer to use public transportation to and from the airport should use the bus until the railway line is complete.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available outside the arrivals terminal. Travel to the city centre by taxi can take approximately 15 minutes. You can rent a vehicle suitable to your budget through car rental companies inside the airport, and drive to the city centre by using the routes I-H-1 E and H-92 E. Considering traffic, the trip from the airport to the city centre usually takes 15 minutes.

Bus

Travellers that prefer to use public transport can use bus routes 19, 20, and 31 to reach different areas of the city. The bus station is located outside of the arrivals terminal.  A one-way ticket costs 2.5 dollars.

Hotel Shuttle Service

Many accommodation options in Honolulu provide shuttle services to guests. You can book a hotel shuttle service for a faster and more comfortable journey. Please be aware that while some hotels provide shuttle services for free, others charge additional fees.

Airport Information

Located 3 miles from the city centre, the Honolulu International Airport is a small airport, but has all the services and facilities expected from an airport. The architectural features of the airport provide plenty of open space. Other than cafes and restaurants, the airport offers accessory stores, a store that sells toys, two lounges and a conference hall.

Transportation to Papeete City Center from Airport

Faaa Intl. Airport

From Faaa Airport, which is located near Papeete, one of the most developed and crowded cities of French Polynesia, it is possible to travel to cities such as Los Angeles, Paris, Sydney, Tokyo and Santiago. The terminal of Faaa Airport is not very large, but it is sufficient in terms of means of transportation, eating, drinking and shopping places.

Depending on your arrival time to the airport, you can choose one of the means of transportation such as the buses, comfortable private shuttles or taxis which provide a very fast transportation to the city center.

Taxi

It is always possible to find a taxi in front of the terminal of Faaa Airport. By using these taxis, you can travel to Papeete city center or other settlements on the island. Taxis are great transportation alternatives visitors who land at Faaa Airport and don’t have much information about the region.

The amount you need to pay may change depending on the number of your luggage and travel time. For this reason, you should obtain information about the fare you need to pay for travelling to the city center before getting on any taxi. The fares can be a little higher after 06:00 pm. Therefore, if you will get on the taxi at late hours, you should be prepared to pay a higher amount.

The cost of travelling to the center from Faaa Airport by taxi is around 25 dollars during daytime. This amount may be slightly higher when there are more than one passenger and much luggage. Do not forget that finding a taxi in the evening hours can be more difficult compared to the other hours of the day. If there is no taxi in front of the terminal when you arrive at Faaa Airport, you can ask for advice from the information desk and after waiting for a while you can get to the center by getting on a taxi.

Private Shuttle

After you have landed at Faaa Airport, you can consider using the private shuttles in order to travel to Papeete, located in the center of the island, or other destinations. The shuttles are generally shared with other passengers and for this reason you can wait for a while before the vehicle departs. If you don’t have much time, you can prefer getting on a taxi. The amount you need pay for these shuttles is similar to taxis. As the number of passengers increases, the fare decreases. If you travel with 4 or more passengers, you can travel to the center in a more affordable way.

Bus

The means of transportation known as 'Le Truck' can be used to travel from Faaa Airport to the center of Papeete for affordable prices. These buses are not as comfortable as taxis that provide direct and comfortable transportation. However, you can also prefer these buses, which are also commonly used by those living in Papeete, for a cheaper travel.

Car Rental

Passengers wanting to rent a car at Faaa International Airport can choose one of the car rental companies such as Daniel Rent A Car, Hertz, Tahiti Rent A Car, Avis and Robert Rent A Car.

Weather in Papeete

DayMin - Max
SundayMin 27ºC - Max 28ºC
MondayMin 27ºC - Max 28ºC
TuesdayMin 27ºC - Max 28ºC
WednesdayMin 27ºC - Max 28ºC
ThursdayMin 27ºC - Max 27ºC

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