Maui Airport Guide (OGG)

Whether you have a lightning-fast connection, an overnight layover or a whole day to spare, this Travel Code Maui Airport Guide brings together every nugget of practical information you’ll need. Scroll for lounges, Wi-Fi instructions, charging spots, 24-hour eats, mosquito hacks, airport hotels, onward transport and much more.

OGG Airport Overview

What to Expect

Maui-Kahului Airport (IATA: OGG) is compact, partially open-air and—thanks to a recent renovation—surprisingly pleasant. One long concourse threads through the terminal and holds a decent line-up of eateries and local-made souvenir shops. Most concessions shutter by 10:00 PM, though a handful of flex their hours to match peak flight banks. Free Wi-Fi covers the whole building, and a faster paid tier is available for streaming or last-minute work calls. If you crave extra comfort, day passes to Hawaiian Airlines’ small Premier Club are sold at the door, subject to capacity.

Sleeping in Maui Airport

After TSA checkpoints close, everyone is shepherded into the open-air baggage claim rotunda. Seating there is mostly stone benches; creative sleepers report curling up on wheelchairs or even inside empty luggage carts. Bring insect repellent—the island mosquitoes love red-eye passengers as much as they love plumeria. A sleeping mat, earplugs and a hoodie will go a long way against the hard benches, looping Hawaiian music and the night breeze. If that sounds grim, skip the bivouac and grab a five-minute shuttle to a hotel; we list the closest options below.

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Airport Hours

Doors unlock roughly 90 minutes before the day’s first departure and click shut about half an hour after the final arrival. Exact times vary with seasonal schedules, so plan accordingly.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

OGG has no designated “quiet room” or nap pod yet. If you stumble across a hidden soft seat, let us know!

Cots

The airport does not hand out cots to stranded travellers. If that changes, please drop us a line.

Airport Hotels

Prefer a real bed and hot shower? The following properties run complimentary shuttles to/from OGG:

• Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport – 0.6 mi / 1 km. Typical rate: US $329.
• Maui Beach Hotel – 2.7 mi / 4.3 km. Typical rate: US $219.

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Airport Lounges

Pay-per-Use, Single Visit Passes & Memberships

• Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club – Airside, near Gate 17. Access: Elite status, lounge membership, space-available paid entry.

Drinking Water

Filtered bottle-refill stations sit beside restrooms in the central rotunda and near Gates 19 and 37. Island tap water is safe to drink.

Food & Drinks

No concession is genuinely 24/7, but Starbucks in the ticketing lobby and baggage claim usually opens 05:30–22:30. You’ll also find Lahaina Chicken Co., Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill, Pizza Paradiso and Pau Hana Market sprinkled along the concourse. Hours contract after the dinner wave.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Storage lockers remain unavailable due to TSA rules. Surfboard and oversized-gear rental outlets in Kahului town can watch bulky items for a fee.

Mobile Charging

Free 110 V outlets line the pillars at Gates 17 and 37. Combination USB-A/USB-C ports were added in 2024.

Showers

No public showers inside the terminal. Day rates at Courtyard Maui include access to their fitness-center showers.

Wi-Fi / Internet

Select “OGG-FreeWiFi” and watch a 30-second tourism clip to receive two hours at 5 Mbps. Upgrade to 50 Mbps for US $6.95/day.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any public space carries risk. To minimise issues:

• Stay visible. Position yourself near other overnighters or within CCTV range.
• Secure your gear. Loop a cable lock through your bag or hug it while you snooze. Petty theft has been reported.
• Know the exits. The Airport District police sub-station sits landside beside baggage carousel 3; ask officers for safest corners.
• Stay awake if uneasy. Grab a Kona coffee and power-nap on the plane instead.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things to Do on a Layover

• ATMs / Cash Machines – Bank of Hawaii machines landside ticketing, baggage claim and 2F rotunda. Non-network fees apply.
• Baggage Trolleys – Available free of charge in baggage claim and curbside.
• Duty-Free & Shopping – DFS surf shop, Hawaiian crafts kiosks and a mini ABC Store airside.
• Information Desk – Staffed 07:45–21:45; look for the flower-print shirts.
• Medical Services – Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Unit supplies EMS; 10 automated defibrillators dot the terminal.
• SIM Cards – ABC Store sells T-Mobile and AT&T prepaid kits.
• Smoking – Entire terminal is smoke-free. Designated zone in public car park opposite baggage claim.

Airlines Serving OGG

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American, Delta, Hawaiian, Mokulele, Southwest, United, WestJet and others link OGG to mainland USA, Canada and interisland hops. Search our affordable flights engine for current deals.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From OGG

Bus

The County of Maui Route 35 (Haiku Islander) and Route 40 (Upcountry Islander) depart every 90 min, roughly 06:00–22:00. Fare: US $2 exact change; one medium suitcase max. Timetables at mauicounty.gov.

Car Rentals

The sleek consolidated rental facility connects by skybridge from baggage claim. On-site brands: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Sixt, Thrifty.

Hotel Shuttles

Most resorts in Kahului, Wailea and Kaanapali run pre-booked airport vans. Look for the courtesy phones or set pickup via the hotel app.

Shared Ride Shuttles

Roberts Hawaii counters in baggage claim sell US $16 seats to most Maui districts, 05:30 until the last arrival. Book ahead at airportshuttlehawaii.com or just walk up.

Taxis & Rideshare

Metered cabs wait curbside; a trip to central Kahului averages US $13. Uber and Lyft pick-ups happen in Zone 2 of the public lot; app-quoted fares are usually cheaper.

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All details are provided in good faith from publicly available sources including Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, Hawaiian Airlines and the County of Maui. Facilities, prices and hours can change without notice. If you spot an error, please tell us so we can fix it for the community.