Kona International Airport (Kona Airport - KOA)
The code is KOA.
It’s in Kailua-Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii.
The terminal is open 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM daily.
KOA is a medium-sized airport with an open-air design.
Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines.
Yes, flights from Canada and Japan arrive here.
Yes, to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and more.
Yes, flights to Honolulu, Kahului, and Lihue are available.
About 7 miles (15 minutes by car).
At least 2 hours before a domestic flight.
Yes, short-term and long-term parking are available.
$1 per 30 minutes, $18 per day for long-term.
No, all airport parking is paid.
No, parking is first-come, first-served.
No, EV chargers are not available.
Yes, taxis operate from outside baggage claim.
Yes, both Uber and Lyft are available.
Yes, rental services include Enterprise, Hertz, Budget, Alamo, and Avis.
Yes, Hele-On Bus provides limited service.
Some hotels offer shuttle services—check in advance.
One terminal with multiple gates.
Yes, TSA PreCheck is available.
4:30 AM – 9:30 PM, depending on flight schedules.
Yes, for flights leaving Hawaii.
Starting May 7, 2025, a REAL ID will be required.
Usually 15–30 minutes, but longer during peak hours.
Yes, most airlines provide self-service kiosks.
No, but TSA provides assistance.
Yes, call (808) 327-9520 for lost items.
Yes, but agricultural restrictions apply for mainland flights.
No, Wi-Fi is not available.
Yes, Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club Lounge.
No, currency exchange is not available.
Yes, ATMs are located near baggage claim.
No, but staff can assist with private spaces.
No, there are no luggage storage services.
No, only drinking fountains are available.
No, charging stations are not available.
Yes, near baggage claim.
No, but Kona Community Hospital is nearby.
Laniakea by Centerplate and snack bars.
No major chains, but local vendors offer snacks.
Yes, throughout the terminal.
Yes, at Hawaiian gift shops.
No, no duty-free stores.
No, only small retail shops.
Yes, at souvenir shops.
Yes, local coffee stands are available.
Only Laniakea offers seating.
Yes, beer and wine are available.
About 18 miles (30-minute drive).
Yes, Kua Bay and Makalawena Beach are close.
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.
Yes, many Airbnbs and vacation rentals nearby.
Safeway and Costco are within 15 minutes.
Keauhou Shopping Center is 20 minutes away.
Yes, Kaloko-Honokōhau National Park is close.
Yes, great for west-side attractions.
Renting a car is the best option.
Limited service—book in advance.