Why go
- Sixth largest island in Hawaii.
- Served by Lanai Airport (LNY).
History
Lānaʻi, sometimes written Lanai, is the sixth-largest of the Hawaiian Islands and the smallest publicly accessible inhabited island in the chain. It is colloquially known as the Pineapple Island because of its past as an island-wide pineapple plantation. The island's only settlement of note is the small town of Lānaʻi City. The island is 98% owned by Larry Ellison, cofounder and chairman of Oracle Corporation; the remaining 2% is owned by the state of Hawaii or individual homeowners.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Maya Island Air MW (CNA) · 2 routes: Kahului, Molokai
- Hawaiian Airlines HA (ATR 42) · 1 route: Honolulu
- Island Air (WP) WP (ATR 72) · 1 route: Honolulu
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lanai Airport (LNY). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LNY has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Honolulu, Kahului, Molokai). By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Lāna‘i Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lanai City, Hawaii. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.