Kahului Airport (OGG) is Maui’s main airport, in the town of Kahului on the island’s central isthmus. It’s compact and easy to navigate, and a few tips will make your arrival even smoother.
From your gate to baggage claim
After you leave the aircraft, follow the signs for Baggage Claim along the main terminal. You’ll leave the secure area and take the escalators down toward Baggage Claim. If you’ve booked a lei greeting with us, we’re waiting right at the foot of those escalators, holding a sign with your name.
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Meeting your lei greeter
Look for your name on our welcome sign as you step off the escalators. We track your flight on FlightAware, so there’s nothing to do if you land early or late. The greeting takes just a few minutes, then you’re on your way to collect your bags. More about our Maui airport lei greeting.
Getting to your rental car
Kahului Airport’s consolidated rental car facility opened in 2019 and houses the airport’s rental car companies under one roof. It’s a short tram ride away, with a tram station across from baggage claim.
Taxis, rideshare and shuttles
Taxis, rideshare and shuttle services are available at the airport. Follow the ground transportation signs from baggage claim to find each pickup area.
Typical drive times from the airport
Times are approximate and assume light traffic:
| Destination | Approximate drive |
|---|---|
| Kahului and Wailuku | 10 to 15 minutes |
| Pāʻia | About 15 minutes |
| Kīhei | About 25 minutes |
| Wailea | About 30 minutes |
| Lahaina and Kāʻanapali | About 45 to 55 minutes |
| Kapalua | About 1 hour |
| Haleakalā summit | About 1.5 to 2 hours |
| Hāna | About 2.5 to 3 hours, without stops |
Close to the airport
Kahului’s shopping centers, grocery stores and big-box stores are only a few minutes from the airport, which makes it easy to stock up on your way to your hotel. Kanahā Beach Park, right beside the airport, is a favorite spot for watching windsurfers and kitesurfers.
Arrival tips
- Hawaiʻi time: Hawaiʻi stays on Hawaiʻi Standard Time all year, with no daylight saving time.
- Book reservations early: Haleakalā at sunrise, Waiʻānapanapa and ʻĪao Valley need advance reservations. See our guide to the best things to do in Maui.
- When you fly home: bags on flights from Hawaiʻi to the U.S. mainland go through an agricultural inspection before you check in, so allow a little extra time.
Frequently asked questions
Where do lei greeters wait at Kahului Airport?
Lei Maui greets you at the foot of the escalators beside Baggage Claim, just outside the secure area, holding a sign with your name.
How do I get to my rental car at OGG?
Take the short tram ride to the consolidated rental car facility. There’s a tram station across from baggage claim.
How long does it take to drive from Kahului Airport to Wailea or Kāʻanapali?
About 30 minutes to Wailea and about 45 to 55 minutes to Lahaina and Kāʻanapali, depending on traffic.
What time zone is Maui in?
Hawaiʻi Standard Time (HST), all year round. Hawaiʻi does not observe daylight saving time.
