Main terminalOverseas and interisland flights
Kahului Airport Road, Kahului, HI 96732FAA rank #54 · Medium hub
OGGKahului
Kahului
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
OGG's surprise delays happen before security: rental-car return, agricultural inspection, and tourist traffic. Build those steps in before the two-hour domestic target.
Arrival planner
When should I be at OGG?
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Recommended airport arrival—:—
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We’ll work backward from the airport’s recommendation.
2 hours before departure; add time for rental-car return and agriculture inspection
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakLate morning through afternoon, weekends, school breaks, holidays, and peak Maui tourism periods
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Security
What you’re walking into
The TSA checkpoint operates from 5 AM–11:30 PM; CLEAR operates from 6 AM–6 PM. Mainland-bound checked luggage may require Hawaii agriculture inspection before airline bag drop.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Public parking$24/dayFirst 15 minutes free; surface parking across from terminal
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Uber and Lyft use designated Transportation Network Company pickup zones; follow airport signs from baggage claim and confirm the zone in the app.
Major agencies use the consolidated rental-car facility reached by the airport tram/walkway; off-airport companies provide shuttles.
The Overseas and Commuter terminal areas are part of one low-rise complex. Walk or use the intra-airport shuttle where directed; verify the gate before screening.
OGG cell-phone waiting lotFree; remain with the vehicleKahului Airport Cell Phone Waiting Lot, Kahului, HI 96732
A free attended cell-phone waiting lot is available near the airport access road; curbside waiting is not permitted.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
OGG has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminal. Maui has very limited conventional park-and-fly inventory, so verify shuttle and parking terms before relying on a package.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingCourtyard Maui Kahului Airport
- Airport ride
- Airport transportation availability can change; confirm directly before booking
- Parking
- Standard room rates do not include parking during an off-island trip
Maui Seaside Hotel
- Airport ride
- Confirm current airport-transfer availability and hours directly with the hotel
- Parking
- Long-term trip parking is package-specific and may not be available
Maui Beach Hotel
- Airport ride
- Do not assume airport shuttle service; verify transportation before purchase
- Parking
- Confirm any park-and-fly allowance in writing before leaving a vehicle
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging availability is limited; confirm current parking-lot locations before depending on it.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside the terminal; use designated outdoor areas.
OvernightThe terminal is not a practical overnight lodging option, and TSA closes at 11:30 PM.
Sources & freshness
Trust the facts. Check the source.
Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
OGG checkpoint hours↗OGG official parking↗OGG airport information↗OGG arrivals and baggage claim↗OGG ticketing and check-in↗