Sleeping in Airports

Maui Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Maui Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit.  Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

[The security officer] became irate and called his supervisor who asked me to leave the airport premise for being “uncooperative??!! – fellowpacker

OGG Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Maui-Kahului Airport.

What to Expect

Maui Airport (code: OGG) is a small, renovated, partially open-air terminal building with one long concourse. The airport features a decent selection of eateries and shops throughout the terminal. Most of these services close by 10:00 PM, but some operate according to flight schedules. WiFi is available, with free and paid faster connections. Additional comfort can be found through fee-based access to the airport’s first-class lounge. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for locations.

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maui airport guideAfter security checkpoints close for the night, passengers are restricted to the open-air baggage claim area, and must re-clear security the next day when the checkpoints open. Sleeping spots in this area are limited, with reviewers resorting to sleeping on stone benches, airport wheelchairs and a luggage cart. Mosquitoes are everywhere, so bring insect repellent if you plan to spend the night. Earplugs/noise-cancelling headphones might also come in handy as the airport’s Hawaiian music soundtrack gets loud during the overnight hours. And, given the lack of comfortable seating, bring a travel mat and/or sleeping bag for a bit more comfort. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels within a quick shuttle ride of the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below, or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Maui Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.   

Airport Hours

The airport opens about 1 – 1.5 hours before the first flight departure and closes about 30 minutes after the last flight arrival.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Maui Airport:

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels on Maui, search for deals and read traveller reviews.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, you can enter a lounge through a lounge membership program.

Related Pages: Maui Airport Lounges

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drinks

There are no 24-hour food and beverage concessions, but you will find options available both Landside and Airside. Starbucks in the Main Lobby and Baggage Claim are open from 5:30 AM – 10:30 PM.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

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Mobile Charging

A reader tells us mobile charging is available.  Location: Gate 37.

Showers

Unfortunately, there are no showers available to freshen up. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

WiFi / Internet

A reader tells us Free WiFi is available at Maui Airport.  For faster speed, paid options are also available.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside, in the ticketing lobby • Landside, baggage claim • Rotunda (central, 2nd floor).

Baggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage trolleys are available in the Baggage claim and ticket lobby areas. Rate: unknown.

Duty-Free & Shopping – You will find gift, newspaper and souvenir shops in the Baggage Claim area, on the second level of the central building and the second level of the gate area.

Information Desk – Information desks throughout the airport are staffed from 7:45 AM- 9:45 PM.

Medical Services – The airport’s Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Unit provides medical services 24 hours a day. Ten automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are available throughout the airport.

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Smoking – Smoking is prohibited in the airport; look for the designated area in the parking lot.

Airlines
Maui Airport is served by the following airlines: Air Canada • Alaska Airlines • American Airlines • Delta Air Lines • Hawaiian Airlines • Mokulele Express • Southwest Airlines • United Airlines • US Airways • Virgin America • Westjet.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

Maui Airport is served by Route 40 (Upcountry Islander) and Route 35 (Haiku Islander). Both buses depart every 90 minutes, from about 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Only one medium-sized suitcase is allowed per passenger. For route maps and schedules, visit the County of Maui website.

Car Rentals

Car rental services are offered in the car rental building, connected to the baggage claim area by a walkway. Car rental shuttles stop behind the car rental building. On-site car rental agencies include Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Hertz • National • Sixt • Thrifty.

Hotel Shuttles

Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport   •   Maui Beach Hotel   •   Westin Maui Resort.

See also Airport Hotels above.

Shuttles

Roberts Hawaii offers door-to-door shared ride shuttle service between the airport and lodging throughout Maui. Rides can be booked at the service counter in the baggage claim area, and reservations are not required. Hours of operation are from 5:30 AM until the last flight. For fares, routes and schedules, visit the Roberts Hawaii website.

Taxis

Taxis are available outside of the baggage claim area during airport operating hours. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required. At the time of this update, a one-way fare between the airport and Kahului is $13.

Last updated: 2024-08-26

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice.   The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or  write a review.