Flying from Bellingham Airport (BLI) to Honolulu International Airport (HNL): what you need to know
The timezone in Honolulu is UTC-10, which is two hours behind Bellingham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BLI to HNL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bellingham Airport to Honolulu International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between BLI and HNL:
Harry Reid International Airport
San Diego International Airport
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport
Handy information about Bellingham Airport (BLI)
BLI's address is 4255 Mitchell Way.
Bellingham Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart BLI arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Bellingham Airport from central Bellingham, it takes around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bellingham Airport to Honolulu International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to BLI:
Arriving at Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bellingham Airport to Honolulu International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HNL instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Honolulu International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and experience more of Honolulu and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Honolulu International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to central Honolulu
HNL is located at 300 Rodgers Blvd., #12.
From Honolulu International Airport, Honolulu is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
The quietest month for a flight from Bellingham Airport to Honolulu International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Honolulu based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Bellingham Airport to Honolulu International Airport for September if you'd like to visit Honolulu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BLI to HNL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.