Hawaii Volcanoes National Park scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into ITO, drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

1 h 13 min drive38 milesReservations: moderate

Reise auf einen Blick

Ankunftsflughafen
ITO
Fahrt vom Flughafen
1 Std. 13 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
2–3 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Mittel · Einlasshinweise prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
Standard cars are suitable for paved roads; check rental contracts regarding restrictions for off-road or unpaved tracks.

Ihre Route

ITO

Hilo International Airport

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

About 1 h 13 min · 38 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

Monitor Volcanic Activity and Backcountry Permits

Standard entry requires a park pass; however, all backcountry camping requires a specific permit through the official NPS system. Volcanic conditions change rapidly, potentially closing areas; check the official USGS and NPS alerts daily before heading to the summit.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

Year-round

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · The Smoking Summit

    Kilauea Overlook → Nahuku (Thurston Lava Tube)

  2. Tag 2 · Lava Lake Descent

    Kilauea Iki Trail → Pu‘upua‘i Overlook

  3. Tag 3 · The Coastal Descent

    Chain of Craters Road → Hōlei Sea Arch

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Tours & experiences near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Geführte Aktivitäten rund um Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Prüfen Sie Treffpunkt, Termine und Verfügbarkeit auf Viator vor der Buchung.

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Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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Quick answers

What is the closest airport to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?

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

How long is the drive from ITO to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?

Roughly 1 h 13 min (about 38 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?

Standard entry requires a park pass; however, all backcountry camping requires a specific permit through the official NPS system. Volcanic conditions change rapidly, potentially closing areas; check the official USGS and NPS alerts daily before heading to the summit.

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