What can I do with a 5 hour layover in Honolulu?


What can I do with a 5 hour layover in Honolulu? With a cab ride of about 20-30 minutes each way (longer during rush hour times), you could go to Pearl Harbor, Ala Moana Beach Park, Waikiki, or Diamond Head and might have a couple hours to explore. You might also consider a private tour with Hawaii23.


How much of a layover do I need to leave the airport?

A 4-hour layover may be enough time to leave the airport and explore the city. But it also depends on the airport's location, the time of day, and the immigration and customs procedures.


How long does it take to clear customs in Honolulu?

Customs and Immigration can take 2 1/2 to 3 hours--and the sub is not near the airport. Most folks allow 3 hrs. to get from the plane through customs. A sub tour at 2:00pm probably isn't feasible. You will need to allow time to get out of the airport and into Waikiki, which will take at least 30 min.


What can you do on a 4 hour layover?

What to do during a long layover
  • Escape the airport on your own to explore the city.
  • Take an organized tour of the city.
  • Book yourself into a transfer hotel.
  • Try out the local cuisine.
  • Indulge in the comfort food you've been avoiding.
  • Take a shower.
  • Phone a friend.
  • Find a meditation room.


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Can you go out of Honolulu Airport during layover?

Once you clear immigration and customs in Hawaii, you can certainly leave the airport, with or without luggage.


How long does it take to get to Pearl Harbor from Waikiki?

Pearl Harbor in Honolulu is 11 miles or a 25-minute drive from Waikiki Beach by car. Travelers can get to Pearl Harbor from our Waikiki Beach hotel by taking Highway 201 and following signs to the Pearl Harbor Historic Site and Visitor Center.


How do I get from Waikiki to Pearl Harbor without a car?

From anywhere in Waikiki or the Ala Moana Shopping Center, take the #20 or #42 public bus (called TheBus), which will take you to the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. If you're not sure where to get off, just ask the driver. A ticket costs $2.50.


Can I meet someone at the airport during layover?

Can I visit my friend at the airport when she has a 1-hour layover? Yes, but not if she has to come outside security and then re-enter. Ask the airline for a gate pass so you can go inside security to visit with her at her gate.


Can I leave the airport with a 5 hour layover?

The short answer is yes. It is possible to exit and reenter the airport.


Can I leave the airport for a 3 hour layover?

Yes, you can leave the airport during domestic layovers. For instance, if you're a US citizen and have a layover within the country, it is legal and safe to leave the airport. Be aware that you'll probably be getting two boarding passes if the domestic layover is more than an hour.


What does a 5 hour layover mean?

A layover is a broad term that means any connection between flights. This could include a stop as short as 30 minutes (depending upon the airport) or as long as four hours (or up to 23 hours and 59 minutes on international flights). Airline crews use this term, slightly differently.


Do I have to collect my luggage on a layover?

When layover flights are booked with the same airline, your baggage will be automatically transferred through to your final destination. However, if the two flights are with different airlines, you may have to claim and re-check your baggage during your layover.


What happens if layover is too short?

Missed flight due to short layover
If you missed your connecting flight due to a short layover, the airline will book you on the next flight free of charge as long as the connecting flight is part of the same ticket.


Do I have to go through security again for connecting flight?

Overall, passengers usually have to re-clear security for connecting flights, though there may be some exceptions depending on the airport and flight itinerary. To make this process easier, checking with the airline or airport ahead of time is recommended.