How far is the volcano from the airport in Big Island?

Kona Airport (KOA) is about a 2.5-hour drive from Volcano.



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Hilo Airport (ITO) is the closest airport and takes about 45 minutes. Turn left upon leaving Hilo airport onto Highway 11 (Hawaii Belt Road).

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If the park determines that access to the flow is safe you can go on a hike to see the lava. Because viewing conditions change on a daily basis you should look up the most recent information about the active surface flows shortly before you plan to see the lava yourself.

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Kona Airport (KOA) is about a 2.5-hour drive from Volcano. There are two routes to the lodge from Kailua-Kona. Saddle Road is the fastest route taking about 2 hours.

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Despite all of these impressive figures Kilauea is the most famous of the Hawaiian volcanoes, and rightly so! As the youngest and most active of the five volcanoes you can often see its lava either flowing into the ocean or glowing in the immense Halema'uma'u crater that crowns the park grounds.

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What is there to see between Kona and Volcano National Park?
  • Kahalu?u Beach Park (Keauhou)
  • Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling & Kayaking.
  • Two Step Beach at Honaunau Bay.
  • Papakolea Green Sand Beach.
  • Punalu'u Black Sand Beach.
  • Matsuyama Food Mart.
  • Da Poke Shack.
  • Teshima's Restaurant.


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The thick ash cover on Kohala Volcano is derived mostly from Mauna Kea, although some is probably of local origin. Mahukona, the first volcano to form part of the island of Hawaii, is located off the northwest shore of the island; it is now completely submerged.

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No worries! A visit to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and/or one of the many lava tubes on our island are great places to start if you want to immerse yourself in our volcanoes. Guided volcano tours are perhaps an especially good option when there is no eruption.

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The world's most active volcano never fails to put on a show, and if you're looking to learn more about volcanoes and what causes them, Kilauea is the best place to go. In general, there are two ways to see Kilauea when you're in Hawaii. You can book a tour or you can go on your own and see it for yourself.

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If you want to visit lava up close and personal, then you should allow at least TWO full days for visiting Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.

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Lava is best seen at night along the south rim. There are three main viewing locations: Kupina?i Pali (Waldron Ledge) from Crater Rim Trail, Kilauea Overlook, and Keanakako?i Crater. Keanakako?i Crater is the closest eruption viewpoint - here you'll see a lava lake that emits a reddish-orange glow at night!

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Kilauea is the youngest and most active volcano on the island of Hawai?i, and one of the busiest in the world.

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10 miles over uneven terrain (approx. 5-7 hours of hiking) and carry a backpack with approx. 1 gallon of water. You must bring comfortable, closed toed shoes and sun protection (very hot, no shade, very windy environment).

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