How long does it take to get from terminal 1 to Terminal 2 at HNL?

A 10-15 minute walk: This is a 10-15 minute walk from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1. There will be signs directing you to “Interisland Flights”.



Traveling between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu is very quick, taking approximately 3 to 10 minutes depending on your method of transport. The two terminals are physically connected and are only about 150 meters apart. If you choose to walk, there is a shaded pedestrian sidewalk on the ground level that takes about 3 to 5 minutes. For those with heavy luggage or mobility needs, the free Wiki-Wiki Shuttle buses run "airside" (post-security) and "landside" (pre-security) between the terminals every 2 to 5 minutes, with the actual ride taking only about 2 minutes. Terminal 1 is primarily used by Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest for inter-island and some domestic flights, while Terminal 2 is the main international and transcontinental hub. If you are transferring between these terminals for a connecting flight, you typically do not need to clear security again as long as you remain in the "sterile" area and use the Wiki-Wiki Shuttle. This makes HNL one of the more "transfer-friendly" major airports in the Pacific, assuming your bags are checked through to your final destination.

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Passengers can walk between terminals 1 and 2, either before or after security, in 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the gate.

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Departures. Getting there: Terminal 1 welcomes Hawaiian Airlines departures on level 2, with some international flights using Terminal 2.

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It's recommended to arrive 2.5 hours prior to departure for North American flights, 1.5 hours before Neighbor Island flights, and 3 hours before international flights. Check-in: Gate agents are waiting to check you and your baggage in.

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Afternoons/Evenings. The afternoons and evenings at Honolulu International Airport can also be quite busy, especially during the peak travel seasons. From around 3 PM to 6 PM, there is a significant increase in passenger traffic as many flights depart for various destinations.

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Muchly appreciated. Easily walkable. If you don't feel like walking, take the free airport transit train. But the terminals are adjacent to each other, so unless you have lots of luggage or mobility issues, shouldn't be a problem.

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Walking. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are not far from each other, and passengers can stroll through the connecting walkways in just a few minutes.

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Two hours is not enough time to leave the airport and take the bus to and from there, and re-clear TSA on the way back. If it's a layover in Honolulu, most likely you're either transferring from a mainland flight to an inter-island flight or vice versa.

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You will need to reclear TSA security once you arrive in your departure terminal. For international arriving passengers, you must claim all checked bags at Customs and recheck with your departing airline, even if the bags are checked to your final destination! To learn more about the AirTrain system, click here.

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Check in online 24 hours before departure. Check in now. Arrive in the check-in lobby 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to departure. Print your bag tags and boarding pass at any Hawaiian Airlines kiosk.

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The General Guideline for How Early You Should Get to the Airport. Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight.

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