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The Kona Keahole International Airport services the island of Hawaii, known as the Big Island. Airlines that fly to Hawaii include American, United, Continental, Hawaiian, and Japan Airlines. In addition, all major airlines fly into the neighboring island of Oahu (the Honolulu International Airport) and then you can take a 20 minute flight to the Big Island from there on the interisland airplanes: Hawaiian Air, Mokulele, Go, and Island Air.

The airport is about a 20 minute drive (8 miles) from the town of Kailua-Kona.

TAXIS

There are taxis near the baggage claim at the airport. An average fare from the airport to Kailua-Kona is US$45.

Taxis are available in all areas of the Big Island. All taxis are metered, beginning at $3 when you get in and $3.10 cents each mile. In Kona, there are many taxi services, including:

Kona Airport Taxi, 808-329-7779; Marina Taxi, 808-329-2481  and Paradise Taxi, 808-329-1234.

SHUTTLE SERVICE

Speedi Shuttle – (808) 329-5433. Need to pay by credit card to get 10% discount group rate. Mention the following profile number: 38807. To book online visit here. Return bookings earn a further 10% discount, below are the quotes for one way trips (Jan 2010 quotes).

Arrival Fares (from airport): $33.72 for one person alone, $36.22 for two, $38.92 for three people, and 41.51.for four in one shuttle. Call for reservations at least 48 hours in advance.

Departure Fares (to airport): $32.74 for one person, $35.26 for two, $37.79 for three people, and $40.30 for four in one shuttle. Additional 10% discount for return leg of round trips. Call for reservations at least 48 hours in advance.

DISCOUNT AIRFARES

Hawaiian Travel Club: (808) 331-1234  or (808) 881-1234

*Closed weekends