Honolulu International Airport (Honolulu International Airport), officially named Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (airport code HNL).

Located on the southern coast of Oahu, about 10 km west of downtown Honolulu, this airport is the gateway to Hawaii and the center of the Pacific aviation network. Anyone who comes to Hawaii passes through here, making it the first impression of a Hawaiian trip.

The first thing you feel is a completely different atmosphere from other city airports. Despite being indoors, the open structure feels like a tropical breeze is blowing, and the palm trees and orchids planted everywhere give a sense of arrival in Hawaii. Next to the arrival hall, traditional Hawaiian music flows softly, and the walls are adorned with works by Hawaiian artists.

While most airports in the world feel cold and mechanical, Honolulu Airport is closer to a 'warm welcoming space.' Staff wearing aloha shirts greet you with "Aloha!" and their smiles brighten the start of your journey.

This airport first opened in 1927 and was renamed after Daniel Inouye, a former U.S. Senator from Hawaii. Today, Honolulu Airport has developed into a major hub airport across the Pacific, connecting direct flights not only to the mainland U.S. but also to Japan, Korea, Australia, Canada, and several island nations in the South Pacific.


The airport's structure consists of three main terminals. The main terminal primarily used for international flights, the Interisland Terminal used by Hawaiian Airlines, and a terminal used by low-cost carriers and some domestic flights. Hawaiian Airlines is the representative airline of Hawaii, connecting the islands of Maui, Big Island, Kauai, and others centered around Oahu. Therefore, there are signs saying 'Island Connection' throughout the airport, designed for short waiting times to move to other islands.

One of the features of the airport is the abundance of outdoor spaces. As you move between terminals, sunlight pours in through glass walls, and the outdoor garden has ponds, koi fish, and native Hawaiian plants. There is even a small garden called 'Japanese Garden' near the departure hall, perfect for transfer passengers to take a stroll or snap some photos while relaxing.

There are also various shopping and dining options. The DFS duty-free shop offers a wide range of products from luxury brands to Hawaiian specialties, and local brands like 'Honolulu Cookie Company' and 'Hawaiian Host' are popular. Restaurants serve quick meals like poke (Hawaiian-style fish rice bowl), Long Island coffee, and Hawaii's famous 'spam musubi.' Meanwhile, in the international departure hall, there is an 'Aloha Market' next to the boarding gate, perfect for last-minute Hawaiian shopping before your flight.

Recently, a modernization project is underway at the airport, with terminal remodeling and the gradual expansion of automated baggage systems and eco-friendly solar facilities.

Honolulu International Airport is not just a place to board and disembark from planes. It is the first and last greeting of Hawaii, a space filled with the 'Aloha spirit.' The warm breeze that greets you as you step outside, the Hawaiian melodies flowing throughout the airport, and the smiling staff create an experience where people truly feel the charm of Hawaii.