Why go
- Fifth-largest island in Hawaii.
- Served by Molokai Airport (MKK).
History
Molokaʻi or Molokai is the fifth most populated of the eight major islands that make up the Hawaiian Islands archipelago in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It is 38 by 10 miles at its greatest length and width with a usable land area of 260 mi2 (673.40 km2), making it the fifth largest in size of the main Hawaiian Islands and the 27th-largest island in the United States. It lies southeast of Oʻahu across the 25-mile-wide (40 km) Kaʻiwi Channel and north of Lānaʻi, separated from it by the Kalohi Channel.
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 — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Maya Island Air MW (CNA) · 2 routes: Honolulu, Kahului
- Hawaiian Airlines HA (ATR 42) · 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.
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 Molokai Airport (MKK); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MKK has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Honolulu, Kahului).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Molokai, Hawaii. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.