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IATA: KOA · Kailua/Kona, United States

Kona International At Keahole Airport Guide

CapitalWashington
Population340,110,988
CurrencyUSD $ United States dollar
LanguageEnglish
Time ZoneUTC-10:00 HST
AirportKOA
Distance—
Flight Time—
Visitors/yr~2,855,586

Kona International At Keahole Airport (IATA: KOA) is a key aviation hub serving Kailua/Kona and the wider United States region. The airport operates 3 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Kailua/Kona from KOA

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Kona International At Keahole Airport has 3 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at KOA

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Kona International At Keahole Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
KOA / PHKO
Serves
Kailua/Kona
Country
United States
Local time now
20:25 (HST)
Time zone
Pacific/Honolulu
Currency
USD ($)
Capital
Washington
Coordinates
19.7388, -156.0460

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Nonstop destinations from KOA

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole has published nonstop service to 11 airports across 2 countries. The busiest are listed first, with straight-line distance from KOA.

DestinationIATACountryDistance
KahuluiOGGUnited States134 km
Los AngelesLAXUnited States4,025 km
Honolulu, OahuHNLUnited States263 km
OaklandOAKUnited States3,824 km
San JoseSJCUnited States3,834 km
DenverDENUnited States5,351 km
PhoenixPHXUnited States4,597 km
San FranciscoSFOUnited States3,808 km
SeattleSEAUnited States4,326 km
VancouverYVRCanada4,385 km
HiloITOUnited States104 km

Airlines serving KOA

9 carriers publish nonstop service at KOA, ranked by how many routes each one appears on. Counts include codeshares, so a carrier can be listed here while the aircraft is flown by a partner. Schedules change seasonally — check the operating carrier on your own dates before booking.

AirlineCodeTypeRoutes
United AirlinesUAFull Service10
Alaska AirlinesASFull Service8
Delta Air LinesDLFull Service6
Carrier HAHA—4
Mokulele AirlinesMWRegional4
American AirlinesAAFull Service2
Carrier LWLW—2
WestJetWSFull Service2
KLMKLFull Service1

At the airport

General guidance rather than KOA-specific detail — terminal counts, lounge locations, desk opening hours and lost-property arrangements change often, so confirm those on the airport’s own site before you travel.

SecurityAllow longer than you think at peak departure banks - typically early morning and late evening. Liquids and electronics rules still differ by airport even where scanners have been upgraded.
ImmigrationArriving passengers clear immigration at the first point of entry into a country, not at the final destination, which is what makes tight connections risky on separate tickets.
Terminal transfersWhere an airport has multiple terminals, allow for a shuttle or train between them. Airside transfers are faster, but a change of terminal often means re-clearing security.
Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is now near-universal at scheduled-service airports, usually with a time limit or an email sign-in. Download boarding passes before you land in case sign-in fails.
Food and shopsMost retail sits airside, after security. Landside options before security are usually thinner and close earlier.
AccessibilityRequest assistance through your airline at least 48 hours ahead. It is a legal entitlement across the EU, UK and US, but only guaranteed when pre-booked.
CurrencyAirport exchange desks carry the widest spreads of anywhere in a country. An ATM in the arrivals hall, or a card with no foreign-transaction fee, is almost always cheaper.
Lost propertyItems left on the aircraft go to the airline; items left in the terminal go to the airport operator. They are separate systems, so report to the right one.