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Full List of Airport Lounges at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport [HNL]

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Whether you’re flying for business or pleasure, waiting for a flight in the comfort of a lounge can significantly improve the overall airport experience.

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) has a selection of lounges that cater to many passengers, with access via Priority Pass, paid day passes, airline or credit card credentials, and even for guests staying in specific resorts.

Many of these lounges are located in Terminal 2, which handles all international flights. Several can be found around the garden court area, providing views of the beautifully landscaped Hawaiian, Chinese, and Japanese-inspired gardens.

HNL Terminal Map

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Map
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport map. Image Credit: State of Hawaii Airport System

HNL International Airport Lounges by Terminal

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Terminal

Lounges

Terminal 1

  • Hawaiian Airlines Plumeria Lounge
  • Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club

Terminal 2

  • Admirals Club/Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge
  • ANA Lounge and Suite Lounge
  • Delta Sky Club
  • H.I.S. LeaLea Lounge
  • IASS Hawaii Lounge
  • Ko Olina Club Lounge
  • Korean Air KAL Lounge
  • Qantas Business Lounge
  • United Club
  • USO Lounge
Hot Tip:

If you’re departing from HNL, look at our ultimate terminal guide to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Admirals Club/Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge

Admirals Club Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge HNL
Admirals Club/Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Image Credit: Japan Airlines

Location: Terminal 2, above The Local @HNL restaurant
Opening Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.

Admirals Club/Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge Facilities

  • Baggage lockers
  • Digital newspapers and magazines
  • Hot and cold meals and snacks
  • Seating with charging stations
  • Soft drinks, beer, and wine
  • Wi-Fi

Admirals Club/Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

Japan Airlines First Class, Business class, premium economy, and economy flex Y fare passengers

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card

Valid on a JAL-operated flight

JMB Sapphire, JGC Premier, JMB Diamond, and JAL Global Club

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card and may bring 1 guest traveling on the same flight

Sakura Lounge Coupons

  • JMB Sapphire, JGC Premier, JMB Diamond, JAL Global Club, and JMB Crystal members may purchase a lounge coupon
  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card
  • JMB Diamond, JGC Premier, JMB Sapphire members, and JAL Global Club: 2,000 miles for 1 lounge coupon
  • JMB Crystal: 1,000 miles for 1 lounge coupon

Admirals Club Day pass

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card
  • Day pass visitors may bring up to 3 children (under 18) into the lounge, provided they hold a valid same-day boarding card
  • $79
  • Flight must be marketed or operated by American Airlines or any Oneworld partner airline. Flight can also be marketed and operated by JetBlue, but  excludes flights operating to and from Europe

Admirals Club members

  • Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card
  • Members can bring their immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests

American Airlines First and business passengers

Passengers can access the lounge when traveling on a same-day international flight

  • Flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline or marketed by JetBlue and operated by American
  • Excludes flights operated by Alaska Airlines flying from the U.S. to Canada, the Caribbean, and Mexico

AAdvantage Executive Platinum, Platinum Pro, and Platinum members

  • Passengers can access the lounge when traveling on a same-day international flight, in any cabin
  • Eligible passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest (infants under 2 years are admitted for free)
  • Flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline or marketed by JetBlue and operated by American
  • Excludes flights operated by Alaska Airlines flying from the U.S. to Canada, the Caribbean, and Mexico

Oneworld Emerald and Sapphire, Alaska Mileage Plan MVP Gold 75K and MVP Gold

  • Passengers traveling in any cabin on a same-day international flight or eligible transcontinental flight can access the lounge
  • Eligible passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest (infants under 2 years are admitted for free)

Flight must be marketed and operated by American Airlines or a Oneworld partner airline

Citi®/AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® cardmembers and authorized users ($175 per year)

  • Cardholders receive a free Admirals Club membership with this credit card
  • The cardmember receives unlimited access to any Admirals Club when traveling on a same-day flight, along with immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests
  • $595 (annually)
  • Flight must be marketed or operated by American Airlines, marketed and operated by any Oneworld partner airline, or marketed and operated by JetBlue (excluding JetBlue flights operating to and from Europe)

Military

Military personnel traveling in uniform on a same-day flight may access the lounge, along with immediate family (including spouse and children under 18) or up to 2 guests

Flight must be operated by American Airlines

Admirals Club/Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge House Rules

  • A same-day boarding card is required for a flight marketed or operated by American Airlines, Japan Airlines, or any Oneworld airline
  • Guests may have appropriate access to the required terminal or concourse as gate passes will not be issued for entry
  • Existing Admirals Club Lifetime Members may access the Admirals Club with same-day travel on any airline
  • A government-issued photo ID is required along with the relevant access card (e.g., AAdvantage membership card or number) and a same-day boarding card

Read the full list of house rules on American Airlines’ website or Japan Airlines’ website.

Hot Tip:

Take a look at where else you can find Admirals Clubs with our full list of U.S. American Airlines Admirals Club locations.

ANA Lounge and Suite Lounge

ANA Lounge Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
ANA Lounge at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Image Credit: ANA

Location: Terminal 2, Concourse C level 3, above gate C4
Opening Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday: 11:10 a.m. to the last departure; Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 8:35 a.m. to the last departure

ANA Lounge and Suite Lounge Facilities

  • Children’s play area
  • Full-service bar
  • Hot and cold food buffet
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Self-serve drinks
  • Wi-Fi

ANA Lounge Access

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Access Type

Fees and Policies

Fees and Policies

First class

Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card and may bring 1 guest

Valid when flying on an ANA-operated flight and/or a Star Alliance-operated flight

Business class

Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card

Premium economy

Valid when flying on an ANA-operated flight

Diamond and Platinum Service members

Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card and may bring 1 guest

  • Valid when flying on an ANA-operated flight and/or a Star Alliance-operated flight
  • Members may purchase entry for additional guests with miles or upgrade points
  • Guests must be traveling on the same flight as the primary member

Super Flyers Members

  • Valid when flying on an ANA-operated flight and/or a Star Alliance-operated flight
  • Guests must be traveling on the same flight as the primary member

Star Alliance Gold members

Star Alliance Member Carriers’ paid lounge Membership

ANA Million Miler program “Lounge Access Card” holders

ANA Suite Lounge Access

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Access Type

Fees and Policies

Fees and Policies

First class

Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card and may bring 1 guest

  • Valid when flying on an ANA-operated flight and/or a Star Alliance-operated flight
  • Guests may be traveling on any flight

Diamond Service members

  • Valid when flying on an ANA-operated flight and/or a Star Alliance-operated flight
  • Guests must be traveling on the same flight as the primary member
  • Members may purchase entry for additional guests with 5,000 miles, 4 upgrade points, or a lounge ticket for each person

ANA Million Miler program “Lounge Access Card” holders

  • Valid when flying on an ANA-operated flight and/or a Star Alliance-operated flight
  • Guests must be traveling on the same flight as the primary member

ANA Lounge and Suite Lounge House Rules

  • Infants under the age of 2 will be admitted free of charge with an accompanying adult.
  • Guests must enter the lounge at the same time as the eligible passenger.
  • Alcohol will be served only to passengers aged 21 and over.
  • Boarding cards and mileage cards (if applicable) will be checked on entry to the lounge.

Delta Sky Club

Delta Sky Club Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Delta Sky Club at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Image Credit: LoungeBuddy

Location: Terminal 2, Concourse F, near gate F1
Opening Hours: Daily: 5:45 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.

Delta Sky Club Facilities

  • Business services
  • Full-service bar
  • Hot and cold food buffet
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • TV room
  • Wi-Fi

Delta Sky Club Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

Executive membership

Executive members have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club along with 2 guests

  • $1,495 (annually) | 149,500 miles
  • Passengers must be traveling on a same-day ticket with Delta or a Delta partner airline (excludes existing Delta Lifetime members that can access the lounge when traveling on any airline)
  •  Individuals must be 18 years old to qualify for membership

Individual membership

  • Individual members have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club
  • Members can bring up to 2 guests for $50 per person
  • $695 (annually) | 69,500 miles
  • Passengers must be traveling on a same-day ticket with Delta or a Delta partner airline (excludes existing Delta Lifetime members that can access the lounge when traveling on any airline)
  •  Individuals must be 18 years old to qualify for membership

SkyTeam Elite Plus and Delta Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Medallion members

Elite status passengers can access a Delta Sky Club on the same day of travel

  • Passengers traveling in any cabin may access the lounge when traveling on a SkyTeam international flight or connecting to/from a same-day international flight
  • For SkyTeam Elite Plus, this excludes passengers travelling between the U.S. and the Caribbean

Delta One or SkyTeam Premium cabin

Passengers can access a Delta Sky Club on the same day of travel

  • Flying Delta, Delta One passengers can access the lounge when flying domestically or when connecting to/from an international flight
  • Flying on a SkyTeam flight, premium passengers can access the lounge if confirmed in the first or business cabin for the international segment of the journey
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
  • Cardmembers have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club with 4 guest passes annually
  • Members can bring up to 2 guests for $50 per person
  • $650 (rates & fees)
  • Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight
  • Passengers traveling on Delta partner flight can access the lounge for $50.
  • The credit card must be used for payment
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card

Cardmembers and up to 2 guests can access the lounge for a fee of $50 per person

  • $350 (rates & fees)
  • Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta or Delta partner flight. The credit card must be used for payment.
The Platinum Card® from American Express

Cardmembers have unlimited access to any Delta Sky Club and may bring up to 2 guests for an additional fee

  • $695 (rates & fees)
  • Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
  • $695 (rates & fees)
  • Member must hold a same-day ticket for a Delta-marketed or Delta-operated flight

Cardholders of the Japan-based cards Delta SkyMiles® Diners Club Card, Delta SkyMiles® Trust Club Platinum Visa Card, and Delta SkyMiles® Trust Club Gold Visa Card have varying degrees of access to Sky Clubs. See Delta’s international credit card website for specific details, fees, and policies.

Delta Sky Club House Rules

  • A same-day boarding card is required for a flight marketed or operated by Delta Air Lines or a Delta partner airline. The only exception is that existing Delta Lifetime members may continue to access the Delta Sky Club with same-day travel on any airline.
  • Although the minimum age for membership is 18 years old, guests must be 21 to access a club with a self-serve bar in the U.S. The only exception is if they are traveling with another member that is over 21.
  • Guests may have access to the required terminal or concourse as gate passes will not be issued for entry.

Read the full list of house rules on the Delta Air Lines website.

Hawaiian Airlines Plumeria Lounge

Hawaiian Plumeria Lounge HNL
Hawaiian Airlines Plumeria Lounge at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Image Credit: Hawaiian Airlines

Location: Terminal 1, level 3, near the shuttle pick-up point
Opening Hours: Weekdays: 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Hawaiian Airlines Plumeria Lounge Facilities

  • Children’s room
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Snacks and light meals
  • Soft and alcoholic beverages
  • TVs
  • Wi-Fi

Hawaiian Airlines Plumeria Lounge Access

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Access Type

Fees and Policies

Fees and Policies

Business class

Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card

  • Valid for passengers departing Honolulu to an international destination
  • Valid for passengers traveling on a Hawaiian Airlines-operated flight

First class

  • Valid for passengers departing Honolulu to New York or Boston
  • Valid for passengers traveling on a Hawaiian Airlines-operated flight

Pualani Platinums 

Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card and may bring 1 guest

  • Valid for passengers departing Honolulu to an international destination
  • Valid for passengers traveling on a Hawaiian Airlines-operated flight

Day pass

Day passes can be purchased from an agent at the airport

Day pass fees:

  • General: $40
  • Pualani Gold: $30
  • Pualani Platinum: $25 

Premier Club members

  • Members receive 2 one-time passes to the Plumeria Lounge with their membership
  • Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card

Valid for passengers traveling on a Hawaiian Airlines-operated flight

Priority Pass

Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card flying with any airline

  • Children under 3 are admitted free of charge
  • Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

Hawaiian Airlines Plumeria Lounge House Rules

  • Infants 2 and under are admitted free of charge.
  • Lounge passes are available to purchase during the check-in process via web/mobile/kiosk.
  • Pualani Platinums are required to present their current status on their boarding pass.

Read the full list of house rules on the Hawaiian Airlines website.

Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club

Hawaiian Premier Club HNL
Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Image Credit: Hawaiian Airlines

Location: Terminal 1, level 2, near gate A18
Opening Hours: Weekdays: 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club Lounge Facilities

  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Snacks
  • Soft drinks and hot drinks
  • TVs
  • Wi-Fi

Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club Lounge Access

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Access Type

Fees and Policies

Fees and Policies

First class

Passengers may access the lounge with a same-day boarding card

  • Valid for passengers departing Honolulu to North America or a neighboring island
  • Valid for passengers traveling on a Hawaiian Airlines-operated flight

Pualani Platinums and Gold members

  • Valid for passengers departing Honolulu to any destination
  • Valid for passengers traveling on a Hawaiian Airlines-operated flight

Premier Club members

Valid for passengers traveling on a Hawaiian Airlines-operated flight

Hawaiian Airlines Premier Lounge House Rules

  • Infants aged 2 and under are admitted free of charge.
  • Pualani Gold and Platinums are required to present their current status on their boarding pass.
  • Arriving passengers may use the Premier Club lounge only if they are connecting to another Hawaiian Airlines-operated flight.

Read the full list of house rules on the Hawaiian Airlines website.

H.I.S. LeaLea Lounge

H.I.S. LeaLea Lounge Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
H.I.S. LeaLea Lounge at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Image Credit: Hawaii HIS Corporation

Location: Terminal 2, Garden Court Area
Opening Hours: Daily: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

H.I.S. LeaLea Lounge Facilities

  • Children’s room
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Snacks and light meals
  • Soft and alcoholic beverages
  • TVs
  • Wi-Fi

H.I.S. LeaLea Lounge Access

Passengers flying with any airline may purchase a pass at the door for $35 per person.

IASS Hawaii Lounge

IASS Hawaii Lounge Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
IASS Hawaii Lounge at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Image Credit: IASS Hawaii Lounge

Location: Terminal 2, Garden Court Area
Opening Hours: Daily: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

IASS Hawaii Lounge Facilities

  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Snacks
  • Soft drinks
  • TVs
  • Wi-Fi

IASS Hawaii Lounge Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

Priority Pass

Valid for passengers traveling on any airline

  • Children under 3 are admitted free of charge
  • Priority Pass membership: Standard $99, Standard Plus $329, Prestige $469

Day pass

From $25

Ko Olina Club Lounge

Ko Olina Lounge HNL
Ko Olina Club Lounge at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Image Credit: Ko Olina Hawaii

Location: Terminal 2, Garden Court Area
Opening Hours: Daily: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Ko Olina Club Lounge Facilities

  • Charging stations
  • Soft drinks and snacks available to purchase
  • Wi-Fi

Ko Olina Club Lounge Access

The lounge is accessible to guests staying at one of the following resorts on Oʻahu:

  • Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa
  • Beach Villas at Ko Olina
  • Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu
  • Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club

Ko Olina Club Lounge House Rules

  • Visitors must book in advance via the Ko Olina Club Lounge website.
  • The reservation holder is required to present a valid photo ID prior to entry.

Read the full list of house rules on the Ko Olina Club Lounge website.

Korean Air KAL Lounge

Korean Air KAL Lounge HNL
Korean Air KAL Lounge at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Image Credit: LoungeBuddy

Location: Terminal 2, Garden Court Area
Opening Hours: Daily: 9:50 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.

Korean Air KAL Lounge Facilities

  • Business services
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Snacks
  • Soft drinks, house beers, wines, and spirits
  • TVs
  • Wi-Fi

Korean Air KAL Lounge Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

Prestige Class passengers

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card

Valid when flying on a Korean Airlines-operated flight

SKYPASS Million Miler Club member and Morning Calm Premium Club member

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card and may bring 1 guest free of charge

Valid when flying on a Korean Airlines-operated flight

Qantas Business Lounge

Qantas Business Lounge HNL
Qantas Business Lounge at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Image Credit: Adrian L. via Foursquare

Location: Terminal 2, Garden Court Area
Opening Hours: 6 a.m. until the last scheduled Qantas departure, on days that QF104 departs

Qantas Business Lounge Facilities

  • Buffet breakfast food
  • Business services
  • Mimosa and Bloody Mary stations
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Premium local beers and wine
  • TVs
  • Wi-Fi

Qantas Business Lounge Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

First class

Passengers can access the lounge with a same-day boarding card and may be accompanied by 1 guest

  • Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qantas or Emirates
  • The guest must be flying on a oneworld operated and marketed flight

Business class

  • Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qantas, Emirates, Oneworld, or Jetstar
  • The guest must be flying on the same flight as the passenger

Qantas Frequent Flyer Platinum One, Platinum, Gold

  • Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qantas, Emirates, Jetstar, or China Eastern, or with a Oneworld ticket number
  • Flying with Qantas or China Eastern, or with a Oneworld ticket number, guests must be flying on a Qantas operated flight or with a Oneworld ticket number
  • Flying with Emirates or Jetstar, guests must be flying on the same flight as the passenger

Qantas Club member

  • Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qantas or Jetstar
  • The guest must be flying on the same flight as the passenger

Qantas Club Annual Guest Card

  • Valid for a flight operated and marketed by Qantas or Jetstar
  • The guest quota is in addition to any normal guest entitlements

Qantas First Class Lounge House Rules

  • Passengers may bring children into the lounge:
    • 0 to 3 years: Free of charge
    • 4 to 17 years: Free of charge for up to 2 children
    • 18 years +: considered an adult, and would need to accompany the passenger as a guest

Read the full list of house rules on the Qantas website.

United Club

United Club HNL
United Club at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Image Credit: LoungeBuddy

Location: Terminal 2, Concourse G, above gates G2 and G3
Opening Hours: Daily: 6 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.

United Club Facilities

  • Business services
  • Full-service bar (premium alcohol available to purchase)
  • Self-serve soft drinks and hot beverages
  • Snacks and light meals
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Personal travel assistant
  • Wi-Fi

United Club Access

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Access Type

Details

Fees and Policies

United Club membership

Members have access (when arriving or departing) to United Club lounges with a same-day boarding card along with up to 2 guests

  • General member, Premier Silver, and Premier Gold: $650 (85,000 miles) annual fee
  • Premier Platinum: $600 (80,000 miles) annual fee
  • Premier 1K and United Global Services: $550 (75,000 miles) annual fee
  • United Club℠ Infinite Card: Included
  • Members must be traveling on a – United, Star Alliance, or contracted partner flight

United Club day pass

Passengers have single access to any United Club with a same-day boarding card

  • $59 (purchased online or at the door)
  • Passengers must be traveling on a United, Star Alliance, or contracted partner flight

United Polaris business class

Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card at their departure, connecting, and arrival airports (domestic arrivals only)

Valid for travel on a United Airlines flight

United Business (international flights)

Also applies to passengers traveling to/from Canada in United First

First class on a Star Alliance airline

Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card at the departure airport of their international flight and are permitted to bring 1 guest

Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline

United Premier Gold or Star Alliance Gold status

  • Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card for an international flight
  • Access is possible at the departure airport, during connection, or on arrival
  • Passengers are permitted to bring 1 guest traveling on the same flight

Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline

Air Canada Maple Leaf Club membership

  • Passengers can access any United Club with a same-day boarding card
  • Maple Leaf Club North America members can access lounges in U.S. locations only
  • Maple Leaf Club Worldwide members can access lounges in worldwide locations and may bring 1 guest
  • Passengers must be traveling on a Star Alliance airline
  • North America pass: Individual: CA$495; Partner: CA$730
  • Worldwide pass: Individual: CA$665; Partner: CA$970

Active U.S. military

  • Passengers must have a valid boarding card for a flight departing within 24 hours
  • Passengers must also be dressed in uniform, be on leave orders, or have rest and recuperation papers
  • Can invite family members with gate passes or traveling on the same flight

Passengers must be traveling on a United or United Express flight

Virgin Australia Velocity (Velocity Gold, Platinum, and VIP)

  • Passengers must have a valid same-day boarding pass
  • Eligible members traveling on a United-operated flight may bring 1 guest

Passengers must be traveling on an international United or Virgin Australia-operated flight departing from the same airport

United Club House Rules

  • A same-day boarding card is required for a flight operated by United, Star Alliance, or a contracted partner airline.
  • United Club members can be accompanied by 1 spouse and child under 21 or up to 2 guests.
  • Although the minimum age for membership is 18, guests must be 21 to access a club with a self-serve bar in the U.S. The only exception is if they are traveling with another member that is over 21.
  • Day pass guests may bring 1 infant under 2, free of charge.
  • Day pass guests may be refused entry if the lounge is at or nearing capacity.

Read the full list of house rules on United’s website.

USO Lounge

USO Lounge HNL
USO Lounge at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Image Credit: LoungeBuddy

Location: Terminal 2, level 1, between baggage claims E and F
Opening Hours: Daily: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

USO Lounge Facilities

  • Business services
  • Charging stations
  • Children’s play area
  • Self-serve soft drinks
  • Showers
  • Snacks and light meals
  • TVs and video games
  • Wi-Fi

USO Lounge Access

Active-duty military and their families are permitted in the lounge with appropriate military identification, along with military retirees that meet the lounge admission requirements.

Best Credit Cards To Access Priority Pass Lounges

Several credit cards feature a complimentary Priority Pass membership as a benefit, saving you $99 to $469 on the cost of an annual membership.

The Amex Platinum card and the Amex Business Platinum card are some of the best cards for airport lounge access. Cardholders have access to over 1,400 lounges, including Priority Pass lounges upon enrollment, Centurion LoungesPlaza Premium LoungesDelta Sky Clubs (when flying Delta), and Escape Lounges – The Centurion Studio Partner.

When flying from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Priority Pass will give you access to the Hawaiian Airlines Plumeria Lounge and IASS Hawaii Lounge.

Here are some other great cards that also offer a complimentary Priority Pass lounge membership:

Final Thoughts

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport has a reasonable selection of lounges, but with several providing just seating and soft drinks, be sure to check out the facilities beforehand to avoid disappointment.

Concourses C to G are all accessible by foot inside the secure area, so passengers can easily visit a lounge in a different concourse before their flight.

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For rates and fees of Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, click here.
For rates and fees of The Platinum Card® from American Express, click here.
For rates and fees of The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, click here.
For rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® card, click here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What lounges are available at Honolulu Airport?

The following lounges are available at Daniel K. Inouye Honolulu International Airport:

  • Admirals Club/Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge
  • ANA Lounge and Suite Lounge
  • Delta Sky Club
  • Hawaiian Airlines Plumeria Lounge
  • Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club
  • H.I.S. LeaLea Lounge
  • IASS Hawaii Lounge
  • Ko Olina Club Lounge
  • Korean Air KAL Lounge
  • Qantas Business Lounge
  • United Club
  • USO Lounge
Is there a Star Alliance lounge at Honolulu Airport?

Eligible passengers may access the following Star Alliance lounges at Daniel K. Inouye Honolulu International Airport:

  • ANA Lounge
  • ANA Suite Lounge
  • United Club

 

Who can use the Hawaiian Airline lounge?

At Daniel K. Inouye Honolulu International Airport, the following passengers are eligible to access the Hawaiian Airlines lounges:

Hawaiian Airlines Plumeria Lounge

  • Business and first class
  • Day pass
  • Premier Club
  • Priority Pass
  • Pualani Platinums

Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club

  • First class
  • Premier Club
  • Pualani Platinums and Gold

 

Are there any Priority Pass lounges at Honolulu airport?

Priority Pass members have access to the following lounges at Daniel K. Inouye Honolulu International Airport:

  • Hawaiian Airlines Plumeria Lounge
  • IASS Hawaii Lounge

 

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