The main airport is Honolulu International Airport (HNL). HNL is also Hawaiʻi’s major airport, serving as the entry point for most of Hawaiʻi’s visitors.
If you’re planning to stay in Waikīkī, you can get around by shuttle, tour bus, taxi or Hawaiʻi’s excellent public transportation system. But to really experience Oʻahu outside of Waikīkī, you should consider renting a car at Honolulu International Airport.
Honolulu International Airport to: 30 min Pearl Harbor: 30 min Downtown Honolulu: 15 min Polynesian Cultural Center: 1 hour, 15 min Haleʻiwa Town (North Shore): 60 min Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout: 30 min Kō Olina 26 miles: 45 min
Waikīkī: Once a playground for Hawaiian royalty, this historic hot spot is now a gathering place for the world. Pearl Harbor: A National Historical Landmark that features five historic sites memorializing the December 7, 1941 attack. North Shore: During the winter months, this legendary surf mecca attracts the best surfers in the world. ʻIolani Palace: The only official state residence of royalty in the United States and home to the Hawaiian Kingdom’s last two monarchs. Cuisine: Get a taste of famous Hawaiʻi Regional Cuisine from celebrated chefs on Oʻahu.