FINAL DESTINATION: KONA (KOA) HAWAI‘I
If you are traveling from the mainland, or internationally, please note that your final destination should be the Kona International Airport (KOA), on Hawai‘i’s Big Island.
ARRIVAL INTO KONA (KOA), ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I
Kona International Airport (KOA) is located on the west side of Hawai‘i Island and is a 20-30 minute shuttle-ride/drive to the conference site. The 2012 PACON Conference will be held at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawai‘i.
Getting to Hawai‘i’s Big Island is easier than ever with daily direct flights into Kona International Airport. Major air carriers from Canada, and the U.S. fly directly into Kona. Other direct flights are available from the US West Coast and Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Chicago. Check with your airline for the most recent connecting flights.
ARRIVAL INTO HONOLULU (HNL), ISLAND OF OAHU
Your routing may require that you fly directly into Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on the Island of O‘ahu as your first point of destination. Upon arrival into HNL, you will then take the WIKI WIKI (free shuttle) bus to the Inter-Island Terminal. Once you arrive in the Inter-Island Terminal, you will board a short, (35-40 minute) flight to Kona, which is located on Hawai‘i’s Big Island.
Please make certain that you book your travel all the way through to Kona (KOA) and don’t wait until you arrive in Honolulu to make your connecting flight because the seats are in demand. Hawaiian Airlines and Go! Mokulele Airlines generally have the most seat availability, but other options are listed below for your information.
ADVISORY: LEAVE TIME FOR YOUR INTER-ISLAND TRANSFER!
It is very important to leave a minimum of two-hours between your arrival into Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on the island of O‘ahu, and your departure to Kona (KOA). This is necessary because of the added security measures and transfer to the Inter-Island Terminal.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Airport Shuttle
Roberts Hawaii is proud to offer the PACON delegates Express Shuttle Transportation* between Kona International Airport and the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay.
Click here to reserve your airport shuttle now!
*Bookings/Reservations must be made 48 hrs in advance.
Car Rental
Rental cars are available at the Kona International Airport. We strongly suggest booking your rental car reservation prior to your arrival. All the major rental companies are found on the Big Island. Rental car companies are located just a short distance from the Inter-Island Terminals. Taxis and other ground transportation are available curbside.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Click here for a map and directions to the conference venue.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Please inquire early about visa requirements to visit the United States from your local US Embassy or Consulate. For general information on the USA visa requirements, go to: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1265.html.
AIRLINES & FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS
INTERNATIONAL & CONTINENTAL U.S. ORIGINS
Alaska Airlines/Horizon Airlines
Continental Airlines
Delta Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines, Inc.
3375 Koapaka St. Suite #G-350
Honolulu, HI 96819
www.hawaiianair.com
Phone: (800) 367-5320
Fax: (808) 838-5498
Toll Free: (800) 367-5320
United Airlines
1132 Bishop St #1407
Honolulu, HI 96813
www.united.com
Toll Free: (800) 241-6522
US Airways
INTER-ISLAND FLIGHTS
If you are flying into Honolulu on the island of O‘ahu or any of the neighbor islands first, the following inter-island airlines offer inter-island flights to the Big Island:
Go! Mokulele Airlines
300 Rodgers Blvd. #23
Honolulu, HI 96819
www.iflygo.com
Phone: (808) 838-7900
Fax: (808) 838-7989
Toll Free: (888) I FLY GO 2
Hawaiian Airlines, Inc.
3375 Koapaka St. Suite #G-350
Honolulu, HI 96819
www.hawaiianair.com
Phone: (800) 367-5320
Fax: (808) 838-5498
Island Air
comments@islandair.com
www.islandair.com
Toll Free: (800) 652-6541