Kauai scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into LIH, drive to Kauai

35 min drive19 milesReservations: moderate

Reise auf einen Blick

Ankunftsflughafen
LIH
Fahrt vom Flughafen
35 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
5–7 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Mittel · Einlasshinweise prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
A standard car is sufficient for paved roads; check rental terms for restrictions on unpaved access roads like Polihale.

Ihre Route

LIH

Lihue Airport

Kauai

About 35 min · 19 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

Haena State Park and Coastal Entry Requirements

Reservations for parking, shuttle, and entry at Haena State Park are mandatory for non-residents and must be made weeks in advance. A separate permit is required for hiking the Kalalau Trail beyond Hanakapiai Valley. Official booking windows and rules for state parks are subject to frequent updates.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

April – May, September – October

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · Canyons and Cool Highlands

    Waimea Canyon State Park → Kokee State Park

  2. Tag 2 · North Shore Cliffs and Bays

    Haena State Park → Hanalei Bay

  3. Tag 3 · Southern Coast and Heritage

    Spouting Horn Park → Maha’ulepu Heritage Trail

Viator

Tours & experiences near Kauai

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

Tourangebote separat öffnen

Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für Kauai

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Quick answers

What is the closest airport to Kauai?

Lihue Airport (LIH) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.

How long is the drive from LIH to Kauai?

Roughly 35 min (about 19 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit Kauai?

Reservations for parking, shuttle, and entry at Haena State Park are mandatory for non-residents and must be made weeks in advance. A separate permit is required for hiking the Kalalau Trail beyond Hanakapiai Valley. Official booking windows and rules for state parks are subject to frequent updates.

Keep planning

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