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.
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.
Our distinct network of domestic and international transpacific flights, and our robust Neighbor Island schedule of service, symbolize our mission to connect the world to Hawai'i and link our archipelago. Every one of our approximately 260 daily flights either departs from Hawai'i, or arrives on our shores.
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.
You'll need to clear customs and immigration. Next, you'll recheck your luggage for the domestic flight. Finally, you'll need to go through Transportation Security Administration screening. This may include a physical inspection of your luggage and personal items with a metal detector or a full-body scan.
Yes, there might be exceptions, but most often than not the airline won't wait. What you can do is to try to avoid missing your connection. But if you do miss your connection, don't worry, the airline will book you on a new flight for free (if it's an airline-protected connecting flight).
You'll need to pick-up your luggage, then check it in again for the next flight. Top Tip: A wait at the airport between two connecting flights is called a layover. For more travel advice, check out our guide to dealing with a short layover.