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Kahului Airport
OGG • PHOG
20 km • 25 km drive
Primary Maui gateway with major U.S. carriers and Hawaiian interisland service.
Transport: Rental cars, Hotel shuttles, Maui Bus limited service
Logistics · Destination Guide
Warm Pacific, iconic Molokini, and whale season magic
Updated Oct 30, 2025 • 21 sources
Use this travel brief to set arrival flow, local transit, and gear movement before you lock your itinerary.
Fly into Kahului Airport (OGG), Maui’s primary airport with mainland and interisland flights. West Maui’s Kapalua Airport (JHM) has commuter service, mainly via Honolulu. Hana (HNM) handles small interisland flights.
Kahului Airport
OGG • PHOG
20 km • 25 km drive
Primary Maui gateway with major U.S. carriers and Hawaiian interisland service.
Transport: Rental cars, Hotel shuttles, Maui Bus limited service
Kapalua Airport
JHM • PHJH
50 km • 60 km drive
Small West Maui airport served by commuter planes via Honolulu.
Transport: Rental cars, Pre-arranged shuttles
Hana Airport
HNM • PHHN
85 km • 120 km drive
Rural airfield for small aircraft near East Maui.
Transport: Rental cars
Rental cars offer the most flexibility. Maui Bus serves main corridors daily with limited airport service. Rideshare and taxis operate in resort areas. Reserve parking or timed entry for certain state parks.
Hawaii is a U.S. state. Domestic U.S. travelers do not need passports. Visa Waiver Program nationals need ESTA approval before boarding U.S.-bound flights. All travelers departing Hawaii to the mainland must clear USDA agricultural inspection.
Tank rentals, nitrox, and guided dives are widely available in Kihei and Maalaea. Examples: Maui Dreams Dive Co for shore and boat dives, Maui Dive Shop for charters including Molokini. Reserve early in peak months. Bring an SMB and booties for lava entries.
United States Dollar (USD)
Cards widely accepted; carry small cash for food trucks and roadside stands.
ATMs in resort areas and towns; plan cash before Hana or rural drives.
120V • 60Hz • A, B
Standard North American outlets.
Communications
Major carriers cover South and West Maui; reception is limited on the Hana coast and Haleakala summit. Download offline maps.
Language
English is primary; Hawaiian place names are widely used.
Insurance
Dive-specific insurance is strongly recommended along with medical evacuation coverage. DAN offers global emergency support.
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