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Oahu, Hawaii

S. state of Hawaii.

Type PlacePopulation 988,703

Why go

  • Third largest island in Hawaii.
  • 2 curated must-see attractions on record, including Waikiki Beach.
  • 2 hand-picked places to stay.
  • Served by Kalaeloa Airport (JRF).

History

Oʻahu, sometimes written Oahu, is the third-largest and most populated island of the Hawaiian Islands and of the U.S. state of Hawaii. The state capital, Honolulu, is on Oʻahu's southeastern coast. The island of Oʻahu and the uninhabited Northwestern Hawaiian Islands constitute the City and County of Honolulu. In 2025, Oʻahu had a population of 988,703, a decline of 27,791 from 1,016,494 in 2020.

Must-see attractions

Outdoor
92-1047 Olani Street, #1206 Kapolei, HI 96707
Outdoor

Where to stay

92-1001 Olani St, Kapolei, HI 96707
Indoor
Hawaii Tax ID # TA, 92-161 Waipahe Place, 070 692-2496-03, Kapolei, HI 96707
Indoor

Airports

Daniel K. Inouye Honolulu International Airport (HNL) 10 mi to the centre
Honolulu, Oahu, HI, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 26 airlines (Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 51 destinations incl. Los Angeles, Tokyo, Kahului, Sydney, Tokyo… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 26 airlines, 51 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.

Indoor
Kalaeloa Airport (JRF) 13 mi to the centre
Kapolei, HI, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Kawaihapai Airfield (HDH) 17 mi to the centre
Mokuleia, HI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Canoe Boarding Station
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Canoe Deboarding Station
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
Outdoor
USS Arizona Memorial Shuttle Boat
Ferry route · United States Navy
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kalaeloa Airport (JRF); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Canoe Boarding Station, 12 mi); routes include USS Arizona Memorial Shuttle Boat.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Oahu, Hawaii. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Semi-private scheduled · Pilatus PC-12, King Air · Subscription and per-seat regional flights in California, Texas and Hawaii.