Big Island scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into ITO, drive to Big Island

1 h 27 min drive40 milesReservations: moderate

Reise auf einen Blick

Ankunftsflughafen
ITO
Fahrt vom Flughafen
1 Std. 27 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
5–7 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Mittel · Einlasshinweise prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
Standard cars suit most paved highways. Check rental policies before attempting the unpaved summit access road of Mauna Kea.

Ihre Route

ITO

Hilo International Airport

Big Island

About 1 h 27 min · 40 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

Hawaii National and State Park Booking Requirements

Hā‘ena State Park is on Kauaʻi, not the Big Island; Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park generally uses a standard entry fee without pre-booked time slots. Backcountry camping and certain guided programs require separate permits through the NPS or DLNR systems. Systems are subject to change; verify current requirements on official agency websites before arrival.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

April – June, September – November

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · Volcanic Landscapes of Kīlauea

    Kīlauea Iki Trail → Chain of Craters Road

  2. Tag 2 · Waterfalls and Tropical Valleys

    ‘Akaka Falls State Park → Rainbow Falls

  3. Tag 3 · West Coast Shores and Culture

    Pu‘uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park → Kealakekua Bay

Viator

Tours & experiences near Big Island

Geführte Aktivitäten rund um Big Island. Prüfen Sie Treffpunkt, Termine und Verfügbarkeit auf Viator vor der Buchung.

Tourangebote separat öffnen

Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für Big Island

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Quick answers

What is the closest airport to Big Island?

Hilo International Airport (ITO) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.

How long is the drive from ITO to Big Island?

Roughly 1 h 27 min (about 40 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit Big Island?

Hā‘ena State Park is on Kauaʻi, not the Big Island; Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park generally uses a standard entry fee without pre-booked time slots. Backcountry camping and certain guided programs require separate permits through the NPS or DLNR systems. Systems are subject to change; verify current requirements on official agency websites before arrival.

Keep planning

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