How long should I plan for a layover in Honolulu, Oahu?

The best layover in Honolulu, Oahu is 4–72 hours. This gives you enough time to reach the city, see the highlights, and return to the airport with buffer time.

Do I need a visa for a layover in Honolulu, Oahu?

Honolulu, Oahu is visa-free for US passport holders. No visa is required for a layover.

Is Honolulu, Oahu a good layover city?

Yes. Honolulu, Oahu scores 86/100 on the LayoverScore™, making it one of the top-rated layover cities. Waikiki Beach 30 minutes away

Honolulu, Oahu layover (HNL). 72h. LayoverScore™ 86.

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Aerial cityscape of modern skyscrapers in downtown Honolulu on a sunny day.

Honolulu, Oahu

40 minutes to city center. 4–72 hours of layover time.

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Waikiki Beach 30 minutes away

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How long at Honolulu, Oahu?

YOUR 72H LAYOVER

What 72 hours in Honolulu, Oahu gets you.

Waikiki Beach 30 minutes away. Diamond Head crater hike. Bishop Museum Polynesian culture.

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How long at Honolulu, Oahu?

What 72 hours in Honolulu, Oahu gets you.

Waikiki in 40 minutes. Trade winds, surf, and Diamond Head before your next boarding call.

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