Kahului Airport

This is one of those classic airports, showcasing vintage tram service. We had a rental car, so we took their tram to reach it. It was wonderfully retro and easy to navigate. Inside, the airport offers plenty of food options—from Burger King to Hawaiian local cuisine and various pizza shops. It's a small and charming airport that takes you back in time.

A lot of the walkways and passages are outdoor and full of birds. Be ready to sweat! 😂 Also the stores seem to close around 5-6pm so if you're traveling during the evening then you're going to be hungry. Or you can pay ~$20 for some Burger King. Beyond that it's a decent airport.

I’m giving 4 stars because it’s still in Hawaii and has that Hawaiian vibe. Plus it has all the stuff you want and can expect in a relatively small airport. Decent food and shops. Bright and airy. And two Priority Pass lounges. Now, both lunges are sub-par compared to other airports, but at least they got ‘em! The tram to car rental system is good, quick, and well organized. The airport is easy to get in and out of. And they have all the major airlines you’d likely use. Aloha!

Simple airport to navigate with a great tram system that takes you to the rental car area. The terminal, and bathrooms along the way, were clean and we walked to a central hub that had a Starbucks and other shops. Heading down the baggage claim was easy to find and our bags were already coming out by the time we arrived. We rented a car from Hertz so we jumped across the street to catch the tram that took us to the rental car area. It was maybe a 5 minute ride, at most.

Maui’s airport is small but efficient, with a laid-back island vibe. One of the highlights is the fun open-air trolley that takes you from the terminal to the car rental center—a nice tropical welcome. If you’re looking to skip the lines, Clear is available, making security much quicker. For those flying Hawaiian Airlines, there’s a small lounge you can access with a Priority Pass. It’s a quiet spot to relax before your flight, although basic in amenities. Overall, OGG is a smooth and easy airport to navigate, perfect for starting or ending your trip to paradise.

Small airport and easy to navigate. Be advised you cannot drop off your checked bags and get through security more than 3 hours before departure. So, if you have time to kill before traveling keep your rental car and find something to do outside the airport. There is nothing to do or anywhere to hang out at the airline counters other than some concrete benches prior to TSA.

Small airport, decent but nothing all that special. Was not too busy when we were there but we had a 9pm flight so not too surprised. The bathrooms are incredibly modern and fancy.

Not the best airport if you don’t have TSA precheck. The only area to the outside is not but can get really hot while waiting in line. It is a smaller airport but can get very busy during the day.

Im gonna give this airport a 4-star and some love simply based on the fact that we are kn a small island and the meaning of ALOHA doesnt start or stop when you leave, its a mindset. Sure it can be better improved and more organized but again slow down, practice kindness and be more patient. They will figure it out someday but we all dread airports in general just like a doctors appointment. Next time you decide to give it a 1-star or zero just remember you live in a world of abundance and being in long lines is temporary, memories at the beach drinking umbrella cocktails are forever. Mahalo and E Komo Mai.

Check in to Hawaiian Air was seamless. Going thru TSA was horrible, confusing, and a mess. Not just long lines, but too many long lines with zero clear signage. Staff were robot like with robotic responses. And then there's the sneaky Clear people who get you with a hefty pay in to get past the long lines. What a scam.

So I have a love hate relationship with this place being that many Sundays for over four years of my life I had to come here to fly to da dorms on Oahu for the Big K school on the hill... IYKYK Otherwise barring that part, glad Maui has an airport that can accommodate so many airline companies and direct flights. It's held up over the years, and I do like their bathrooms by the baggage claim pumping out cold AC with some of the nicest looking hotel bathroom stall doors for an airport.

Kahului Airport was a pleasant experience especially with the new policies in place of not having to take off shoes or belts! The staff have been helpful and patient (for the most part). With my most recent experience, the TSA line was HUGE and it took a while just to walk to the back; however, two ladies that were working steered us towards another TSA line without anyone it. If it weren't for them I probably would give this airport a 3/5. Kahului Airport has everything that you need. The restrooms are very nice and have a "one-stop-shop" sink (air dryer and soap per sink). Just be prepared to go through agricultural checks twice (one for check-ins and one for carry ons). Other than that, this is a decent airport. Have fun and safe travels!

Fairly easy to navigate this airport. It's pretty cool that the airport feels Hawaiian. The workers were pretty chill until we tried to bring pineapples as another carry-on lol I guess the extra pineapple carry-on is no longer in effect or was a myth lol

Don't listen to the haters. I'm giving 4 stars because it's still in Hawaii and has that Hawaiian vibe. Plus it has all the stuff you want and can expect in a relatively small airport. Decent food and shops. Bright and airy. And two Priority Pass lounges. Now, both lunges are sub-par compared to other airports, but at least they got 'em! The tram to car rental system is good, quick, and well organized. The airport is easy to get in and out of. And they have all the major airlines you'd likely use. Aloha!

Kahului Airport on the island of Maui is my favorite airport in Hawaii. Actually, it may be my favorite airport in the United States. It is nice and small. Love the fact that there has never been any crowds or long lines at TSA whenever we are here. It is very easy to navigate the airport because the signage is great. Heck, even the Men's Restroom sparkled with cleanliness. Cleanest public Men's restroom in the United States of America!!! My wife said the Women's restroom was very clean too. Awesome job maintaining Kahului Airport (OGG) folks!!!

It's small, crowded, limited food options. The tram to rental cars is nice. Staff are nice and efficient. It's just ok.

Crazy, snake-like baggage check-in lines, slow baggage check-in handling, and very limited dining options make this one of my least favorite airports. Sure, it's Maui, but why are they okay with visitors leaving the island with a bad taste in their mouth? We all want to support Maui, and especially Lahaina, but leeward demolition traffic due to the fires and OGG inefficiencies will surely come into play next visit.

6/2025 - from LIH-OGG, then OGG-KON: a cozy and comfortable airport that was easy to navigate. Loved the "Tolley" train to and from the car rental spot. I was able to use Clear to get through TSA quickly (yes, I'm the fool who let my GE expire a week before the trip. Ugh) but the overall line didn't look to bad. We were early enough for it to be a non issue. Food options are meh, the standard stuff. But we had breakfast at Nalu prior so we were very happy. I love all the water stations in all the airports (and hotels). Best benefit ever. All the people we have met have been incredibly kind and generous with information. I look forward to coming back to Maui.

This Is such an easy airport to deal with. Curb pick up but no double parking. In and out with American. Really simple.

the ADD at OGG I've had my first visit to Maui in nearly 10 years, and wanted to share a brief update about Kahului Airport: There is a newly constructed car rental center near the airport. I thought this was most convenient as all the rental car companies are now contained under one roof. A tram transports visitor arrivals to the car rental center.....or one may choose to walk. It's about an 8 minute walk (per posted signage) from the arrival station to the rental center. If you choose to take the tram to the rental center, you will first stop at "departure center" before your arrival. Upon your arrival at the center, follow the signs to your rental car company. When returning your vehicle, there is adequate signage directing drivers to the rental car center and specific rental company. BOTTOM LINE The new rental car center at OGG is a welcome improvement.

OGG is a small airport but good lord it is slow as heck. Thankfully we left earlier and our flight was delayed. It took a total of 2 hours to make it from rental car drop off, to baggage drop and TSA security! Give your self plenty of time and don't forget to put your bags through the agricultural check point so you don't waste your time in line for bag drop.

You are in Maui! What's there to not like! Lol The airport is pretty cleanly maintained. Pretty small, never there during the high season, but I can see it getting pretty packed full of tourists!

Whatever you think of this airport, if you're visiting Maui, it's your only choice. Been 25 years since I flew into this airport. Changed quite a bit. There is now a tram to the car rental center. Still one checkpoint, about 16 gates in one concourse. Nice food court. I like it. Beats the hell out of KAX, DFW, ATL, etc... I prefer small airports.

I thought we'd get to see forever But forever's gone away It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday... It was tough leaving the island. We had great times and will cherish the memories the kids, my wife and I had together. The airport is one of the smaller ones I've been to. Give yourself plenty of time to check your bags and get thru security. You also need to go thru USDA agriculture for your carry on bags and luggage; checked bags before entering the airport and the carry ons once you pass security. Once you're inside there isn't much. We grabbed food before going to the airport because the kids love chicken tenders from the C Fil-A. Bring empty bottles and you can refill your water. They had construction going on as well. There is a nursing station that looks like a space pod. Mahalo and A hui hou

This airport doesn't make it easy for people who need a wheelchair to access it. You have to take your bags through agricultural inspection before you go to the ticket counter and the wheelchairs are far away. This makes it hard to drop off someone because some little man in a power trip will argue with you about leaving your car when all you're trying to do is get your disabled passenger dropped off. Curbside service is needed for your disabled passengers please.

The airport is pretty small. This is good if you're not interested in shopping around or dining at the airport before your travels. TSA is pretty standard for a smaller airport. I think a lot of people forget that the workers here are on ISLAND TIME. Please do not press your urgency on the locals that live here and know how to plan accordingly. If you're a anxious flyer or last minute boarder, you will miss your flight and you will struggle with time if you arrive with no time to spare.. TSA is slow and is going at island pace. Give yourself time to check in, go through TSA and walk to your gate. Also keep in mind that most people visiting from Hawaii are usually older and retirees. If you do want to eat or have some shopping, this airport is NOT it. I personally LOVE to have some entertainment options while I wait for my flight. I highly recommend eating beforehand to ensure you get a meal before a long flight. The options here are literally a coffee shop that has premade sandwiches or a little bar and grill that is overflowed.

Not overly impressed with the TSA at Kahului Airport. Arrived two hours early for our flight back to San Diego. The TSA lines were long! Really long! They snaked back and forth, zig-zagging the length of a football field. Super slow too. We were stressed about missing our flight. We made it to the gate with only about 10 minutes to spare prior to boarding. We both have terrible airport anxiety and that was just too close for comfort.

Small airport with sparse dining options. Despite its smallness it has a long walk from one side of the terminal to the other. The rental cars are accessed by a rail trolley which beats an airport bus. The gates are large so you do not feel cramped. For fun watch a wide body plane land on a very short runway.

Nice quiet airport that welcomes you to Maui! Not too busy (except on holiday weekends).

Smallish airport that is easy to navigate. Going through security was a bit of a wait- I don't think they had enough people working it for the amount of people going through. Overall it was smooth for me other than a little bit of a wait to go through security.

In terms of airports, it feels like you are going back in a Time Machine because the whole airport is showing its age. Flying in/out is pretty simple. The rental car area is a quick 5-7 minute walk from baggage claim or you can take the free tram. Our bags came out quick when we arrived and checking bags in on the way out was a quick process. It's very centralized and is in close proximity to shopping and of course, Costco. The food options here are very limited, with some fast food spots, pizza, and airport prepared sandwiches. None of it is particularly appetizing but when the options are minimal, it does what it needs to do. We grabbed food and brought it to the airport which is something we'd do again. Overall, it's an airport that doesn't have a ton of amenities so come prepared with snacks and avoid those airport inflated prices.

This place sucks, workers got here an hour and 45 min before our plane left, they were rude and threw my mom's bag across the room. We had to wait for an hour in the hot weather just to be treated like absolute garbage Went through security 3 different times, can't wait to go back home!! I do not recommend.

In my opinion, I actually like this small airport. Always easy for us to navigate through without getting lost. As we landed, took the tram to car rentals. My kids love any kind of train or tram rides perfect for them to enjoy. Wasn't very far at all about a 5 minutes ride or you can simply just walk a short distance. When it was time for us to go back home, checking in with TSA was a breeze. Ecstatic there was a separate line for disabled travelers which made it easier for us and my special need son. There wasn't a lot of options as far for restaurants and gift shops which was the downside. Plus everything was super expensive. Other than that, we easily go in out of this airport.

Definitely small ,but pretty efficient nevertheless. Was able to check in and drop luggage and clear security pretty fast . Since our flight was a little later in the night ,not a lot of stores were still open but we were still able to check out a few and pick some souvenirs . The airport does need a little improvement because for such a touristy spot this sure seems a little beaten down.

I forget how outdated Hawaiian airports are. I didn't see any seats with plugs, but they do have wall plugs. Once you arrive you can take the trolley to the car rental area or take a short walk. Since the airport is fairly small compared to my home airport LAX I find it easy to navigate through. Your bags must go through customs as you are coming from the islands into the mainland.

I really loved this airport. I love the open space, natural light and proximity to the outdoors. Although it's small there are plenty of great last minute gift shops here and places to eat.

A-OK! I mean, I love Maui, but as far as airports go... well, this is just a stop on the way to the main attraction. The Kahului Airport is a smaller airport. There's some extra security for agriculture check ins but the rest of the check in process and desks are pretty standard. I've typically been able to move pretty quickly through. If you're renting a car, you can totally walk to the rental car area vs taking their tram. It's maybe a 10 minute walk. If you don't mind the wait and prefer the convenience, though, the tram is a good option. Not a ton of food options at this airport, so I would recommend eating before or packing some snacks. The airline lounge is small too and only stocked with small snacks and a soda fountain. There are a few souvenir stores in the airport in case you need to pick up any last minute gifts. Overall, it's an okay airport. Not the best, but gets the job done!

In recent years, there have been some major improvements to Kahului Airport, and the big one would be their consolidated car rental garage along with their tram that takes you from the terminals to the car rentals (and vice versa), though you still have the option to walk to and from the buildings. Gates are relatively easy to locate and get to. Of course, all the food options are super expensive (which is why I never buy airport food unless I absolutely have to). During the summer and peak periods, the airport can get really busy, so you should allow extra time to get to your gate.

I haven't been to this airport in ages, and it's definitely leveled up with more food options and snack spots. It's small, easy to navigate--which is awesome because my flight was delayed a ton, and they kept playing musical chairs with our gates. At one point, even the gate crew don't know we changed again. Since I spent most of my day here, my one request would be: more charging stations! Some outlets didn't work, and people were circling around working ones like piranhas eyeing a fresh steak. Even at midnight, this place was buzzing. Honestly, it's not a bad place to have a layover--just make sure you juice up your phone on the plane!

Nothing says welcome to Maui like the airport. No real complaints here as it's a pretty small local airport. It is outdated, but it does the trick. Easy and fast getting to the exit and getting an Uber ride to your hotel. For our flight back to Honolulu, the TSA is immediately at the front upon entering and the gate is a short walk.

Twas the first time coming to this airport as we came here for the honeymoon! It's a small and cute airport and nice and clean even in the bathroom! I like it a lot! Keep up the good work!

I flew in and out from this airport in Maui. Overall pretty normal experience. Was able to grab a car easily and also TSA was fairly fast. Whole process only took me 20 or so minutes to go through TSA and walk to my terminal.

It's your basic island airport. It very much reminds me of the airport in Kaua'i Open air hubs and arrivals and departures Closed terminals. The terminals are clean and basic but had a good vibe. I feel like most flights go off on time from here

Kind staff. From agriculture inspection to tsa it was all good. Seats at the gates were comfortable. Restrooms were in good shape. Nice and clean.

Small and easy airport to enter and exit. There's a tram outside of the baggage claim area that goes to the rental car area. There are minimal food options but plenty of restaurants nearby that I would prefer going to instead. Don't expect to find many souvenirs to take home as the selection is limited and it's overpriced anyway, so you're better off going to nearby shops beforehand for souvenirs. Good location as it's close to Costco, food trucks, and other shops.

It's not a big airport but it feels well designed, easy to navigate, and uses the natural qualities of the area very well. There are many open areas that allow the breeze to enter and cool the building. That also helps the light value of the building interior. The inside gates are small but efficient. Check in and drop off is easy enough. There's a small train that takes you to rental cars if you're arriving.

Nice little airport, which is very convenient to the rest of Maui. It's a single level so it makes it very easy to navigate. Love the little commuter train that gets you to the rental car and parking structure.

This is probably a strange reason to give a good review, but man oh man, the bathrooms had the coolest feature I've ever seen. The faucet where you wash your hands has a built in air dryer as well. I was mind blown . The airport as a whole was quite clean and organized. despite it being small, it has lots of windows so it feels more open than it is.

We love coming to an open airport... I love fresh air The workers here aren't stressed and it is the most chill airport I've ever been to.

Cool airport in Kahului, Maui.. I think its the only major airport. I thought is was a little weird, cause half of it was open, and not enclosed, so i kept seeing birds that got past the security detail im sure ;)

This airport is small and easy to navigate. Everyone was super friendly. I got clear explanations as to why our flight was delayed and they boarded us in record time. They even offered a few of our open seats to some of the passengers scheduled for the next flight. I would have jumped on that opportunity. I overheard an elderly Black woman be encouraged to sign up for our earlier/ delayed flight. Solid experience. Easy pick up and drop off!

My first time flying through Kahului Airport (OGG) on Maui was in March 2013. I was traveling in a group of five and we were going on a multi-day backpacking trip (which also ended up being my first thru-hike). We had encountered a few hiccups at the airport in Honolulu on our departure, so one of my group-mates was ready for war when going through security going back to Honolulu. Fortunately, the workers here were ready for his directness and handled him/us flawlessly. The main concern in Honolulu had been tent poles, and in Kahului they did a much better job of communicating their concerns and why all of the tent required hand inspection. Later, in July/August 2018, I flew through Kahului for connecting flight(s) when conducting field work on Kauai (geology). The gate seating was busy, so I walked the airport looking to see if there were any gates/seating areas less busy. To my good fortune, there was a quiet gate or two where I sat in relative calm before making my way back to my gate to catch my connecting flight(s).

It's a small airport with limited restaurant and gift shop options but the vibe is great. The information is clear to navigate everywhere. Once you get out of the airport, you can either walk (est. 8 mins) or take a tram to the rental car center. Costco and food trucks (cross street from Costco) are nearby. Foodland, Walmart, Target are all in short distance by car. The airport was not so busy and check-in process was smooth and easy. Our flight was delayed but luckily we were still able to change to another earlier flight to Oahu which was efficiently done by the Hawaiian staff there. Thanks! Overall, this airport is small but it provided excellent facilities and service.

Probably the smallest airport I've ever been to. With it being so small, it does make everything easier, from getting your luggage from one of the three carousels, to getting picked up. There are taxis right by the ride-share pick-up, and then just on the other side of that, there's the waiting area for rental car shuttles. You really can't get lost here.

Not much here. Starbucks. Try the Island Brewery the pizza is amazing!!! Not the best airport in the system but got the basics

HORRIBLE! They don't bother to open till 5 AM for a AM flights. Nobody bothers to post anything regarding that nonsense. From there the U S Government must make sure you don't have an apple, so the line outside forms about 04:30 with everyone trying to travel for 15 hours. Again NOT ONE SIGN to say, hey we don't care so we will only have one lane open for you 1,000 people in line. You would think not being open would allow for some cleaning. Nah! Why clean when your bathrooms can be left filthy from the day before. Sineage! Has the Airport Director ever been to another well run Airport? The TSA signs take you to a maintenance closet. BtW, there really is not a TSA Precheck line, so expect to wait. All in all, be prepared for a horrible early morning experience and people who just don't care you bothered to fly here and leave them thousands of dollars.

Worst bathroom set up haha. Especially for females. Not enough stalls, long lines, all the sinks broken. This place needs to be cleaner, better circulation in the air. TSA is also so slow, ugh.