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Before you go
Your trip to Honolulu.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Honolulu – Hawaii Destination Honolulu and Oahu Capital
How to get there
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Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) 10 km
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Aloha Tower Marketplace Cruise Terminal (Pier 2) 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is about 10 km from downtown and 15 km from Waikiki, with city buses, taxis, and ride-hail cars. Cruise ships dock at the port near the Aloha Tower in downtown.
How many days
Three days are enough to see Waikiki, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, and the historic downtown. With four or five days you can add the Bishop Museum, Hanauma Bay, and a beach day.
When to go
Warm weather lasts year-round, with afternoons between 27 °C and 32 °C. The driest season runs from April to October. From November to March it rains a bit more and nights are cooler. U.S. summer holidays and the end of year are busier.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The TheBus network connects Waikiki with downtown, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay, and other parts of the island. A car is helpful for getting to Hanauma early and for coastal drives, but parking in Waikiki is expensive.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Honolulu
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Morning
Diamond Head
Hike the Diamond Head trail early in the morning, with a reservation made, and see Waikiki from above.
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Afternoon
Waikiki
Head down to Waikiki Beach, take a surf or canoe lesson, and walk along Kalākaua Avenue to the statue of Duke Kahanamoku.
2 days in Honolulu
Day 1
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Morning
Pearl Harbor
Go early to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, with the USS Arizona program reserved.
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Afternoon
Historic downtown
Visit ʻIolani Palace, see the statue of Kamehameha, and walk to Chinatown.
Day 2
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Morning
Hanauma Bay
Snorkel in Hanauma Bay, with entry reserved two days in advance (closed Mondays and Tuesdays).
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Afternoon
Diamond Head and Waikiki
Climb Diamond Head in the late afternoon if you have a reserved time, and end the day at Waikiki Beach.
3 days in Honolulu
Day 3
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All day
Bishop Museum and Ala Moana
Spend the morning at the Bishop Museum and the afternoon at Ala Moana beach park.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Honolulu airport to Waikiki?
By city bus, taxi, ride-hail car, or shuttle. The roughly 15 km trip takes 25 to 40 minutes.
What to do in Honolulu in three days?
Diamond Head and Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, and the historic downtown with ʻIolani Palace, plus Hanauma Bay or the Bishop Museum.
Does Honolulu have public transportation?
Yes. The TheBus system covers the city and much of the island, and an elevated rail serves neighborhoods in the western area.
How long are flights from Honolulu to the other islands?
Flights between the main islands take 30 to 50 minutes. There is no regular ferry from Oahu to the other islands.