Our Review of Honolulu Airport (HNL)

Table of contents: Our Review of Honolulu Airport (HNL) Pros and Cons of Honolulu Airport (HNL) Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide) How we calculate On Time Performance Some Stats

Our Review of Honolulu Airport (HNL)

At Plan Your Trips, we have analyzed hundreds of airports around the world, gaining a clear understanding of what users expect when visiting an airport. With this know-how, we have created this guide, placing passengers at the forefront of everything, aiming to simplify and enhance the airport experience.

In this guide, our goal is to present information in a manner that is both quick and reliable. Recognizing that passengers often have limited time and may be in a hurry, we strive to ensure that they do not waste time unnecessarily.

Another key focus of our guide is to highlight the strengths of the airport and also the weaknesses, and in some cases, offer recommendations to travelers. In alignment with this approach, we provide users with aggregated information on delays and on-time performance, analyzing both airlines and individual flights.

Pros and Cons of Honolulu Airport (HNL)

PROS

Location: Honolulu Airport is located 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Honolulu city, making it easily accessible for travelers.

Modern Facilities: A variety of modern facilities are available at Honolulu Airport, including dining options, retail stores, lounges, and cozy relaxing places.

Accessibility: HNL offers a range of transportation choices, including ride-sharing services, taxis, rental automobiles, and the Bus.

Disability accessibility: Accessibility features are available for travelers with disabilities ensuring they have access to wheelchairs.

Hub: Honolulu Airport is the main hub of Hawaiian Airlines, Aloha Air Cargo, Asia Pacific Airlines, Mokulele Airlines, Transair and Corporate Air.

CONS

Seasonal Congestion: During the busiest travel seasons, the airport may get packed, resulting in lengthier wait times and crowded terminals.

Terminal Layout: First-time visitors may find the terminal layout confusing because certain gates and services require a considerable amount of walking.

Weather Delays: Due to its location, HNL can experience weather-related delays more frequently.

Parking Availability: Parking can be challenging during peak times, and rates for long-term parking can be relatively high.

Mini-Guide of the Airport (2' Guide)

Terminals: HNL airport has three terminals; Terminal 1 (Inter Island Terminal), Terminal 2 (Overseas Terminal), Terminal 3 (Commuter Terminal). Passengers can transfer between terminals by the free inter-terminal buses. Make sure to check your departure gate and terminal in advance.

Transport to and from Honolulu: The airport is well-connected to downtown Honolulu and other areas via TheBus, which offers frequent service. Taxis and ride-sharing services are also readily available, and there are several options for airport shuttles and transfers. Parking is available if you’re driving.

Check-in Areas:

Terminal 1: The check-in area is located in second level of the terminal 1. Both check-in lobbies 2 and 3 are also located here.
Terminal 2: The check-in area is located in second level of central lobby area in terminal 2.
Terminal 3: The check-in area is located in ground level of the terminal 3. It is the smallest terminal of the airport with only a single Baggage Claim Area (A).

Services and Facilities: There are several restaurants, stores, and lounges available at the airport. There are restaurants located throughout the terminal. There are several lounges accessible for travellers to relax.

Family-Friendly Amenities: The Honolulu Airport has amenities for families, such as family toilets and places specifically designed for lactation. Additionally, there are kid-friendly spaces, making it ideal for families taking little children on vacation.

Additional Services: Honolulu Airport offers a range of additional services including free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, luggage storage and baggage wrapping, lost & found, a medical clinic for emergencies, and pet relief areas. There are also ATMs, currency exchange services, and a variety of information desks to assist travellers with inquiries and provide airport and local information.

How we calculate On Time Performance

On various pages of our website, you will encounter a metric widely utilized in aviation and other forms of transportation known as OTP (On Time Performance). We believe that providing this metric assists passengers in planning their trips and exploring alternatives before purchasing their flight tickets.

We calculate the On Time Performance for all flights and airlines, when we have enough data to do so. In certain instances, it may not be feasible to accurately compute the On-Time Performance for a specific flight or airline due to inadequate or non-representative data, which could result in misleading conclusions.

Our calculation of On Time Performance and delay information solely relies on arrival times. This approach is chosen over calculating departure delays, as we consider arrival punctuality to be of primary concern to passengers.

The On Time Performance displayed on our website is calculated as follows:

On Time: Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time, or earlier. In the absence of data for a specific flight, we assume the flight arrives on time, to avoid penalizing airlines for data unavailability.
Moderate Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 15 to 30 minutes.
Significant Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay of 30 to 60 minutes.
Major Delay: Flights that arrive with a delay exceeding 60 minutes.
Average Delay: The average delay is calculated by considering flights that arrive early as having a delay of 0 minutes. Early arrivals do not contribute to reducing the average delay calculation