Contents
- 1 Why is Kahului Airport called Ogg?
- 2 How do you get from Honolulu to Maui?
- 3 What is the best part of the island to stay on in Maui?
- 4 What city is the Maui airport in?
- 5 What is the best month to go to Maui?
- 6 What should you not miss on Maui?
- 7 How long is a boat ride from Honolulu to Maui?
- 8 How many days do you need for Maui?
- 9 Do you need a car in Maui?
- 10 What is the calmest beach in Maui?
- 11 What part of Maui has the best weather?
- 12 Is Maui dangerous for tourists?
- 13 How far is the drive from Honolulu to Maui?
- 14 What airline flies direct to Maui?
- 15 Is there Uber in Maui?
Why is Kahului Airport called Ogg?
In 1957, the Civil Aeronautics Authority, the precursor to the Federal Aviation Administration, gave Kahului Airport the code OGG in honor of Hogg. He retired from Hawaiian Airlines in 1968 and died at the age of 84 in 1992. A video recap of his life can be seen on YouTube.
How do you get from Honolulu to Maui?
If you want to visit both destinations during a Hawaiian vacation, the only way to travel from Honolulu to Maui is by cruise ship or plane. It’s a short flight, and the logistics of the trip are generally quite straightforward.
What is the best part of the island to stay on in Maui?
So some people feel that the west side is the best area to stay in Maui. However, the south side has the advantage of slightly less rain in the winter. Kihei (the condo area of the south side) has more family restaurants than the condo area of the west side.
What city is the Maui airport in?
Kahului Airport (IATA: OGG, ICAO: PHOG, FAA LID: OGG) is a regional airport in the state of Hawaii, United States, located east of the Kahului CDP in Maui County on the island of Maui. It has offered full airport operations since 1952.
What is the best month to go to Maui?
The best times to visit Maui are April through May and September through November. The spring and fall shoulder seasons provide the pleasant weather Hawaii vacationers seek without the high rates and heavy crowds that accompany the summer and winter.
What should you not miss on Maui?
Top Must-D0 Activities and the Best Things to Do in Maui
- ✦ Attend a Luau.
- ✧ Go Whale Watching.
- ✦ Swim with Sea Turtles.
- ✦ See the 7 Sacred Pools of Ohe’o Gulch.
- ✦ Walk on a Black Sand Beach.
- ✧ Pose With Lahaina’s Banyan Tree.
- ✦ Tour a Pineapple Farm.
- ✧ Learn to Hula.
How long is a boat ride from Honolulu to Maui?
The ferry trip takes 45 minutes.
How many days do you need for Maui?
I recommend at least one week in order to experience all that Maui has to offer. You can still get a flavor Maui even if you just visit for one day. However, as a minimum, try to plan 3 to 5 days in Maui.
Do you need a car in Maui?
Do I need a car to get around on Maui? You can get around Maui by shuttle, tour bus, taxi or public transportation. But to really experience Maui, you should consider reserving a rental car in advance from the Kahului or Kapalua airports.
What is the calmest beach in Maui?
The calmest beaches I’ve seen in Maui have been in Wailea at Ulua or Keawakapu. Sometimes Napili Bay has calm waters depending on the time of year and there are plenty of choices of condos in this area. Anini Beach on the north shore of Kauai has a protective reef that makes it almost always calm.
What part of Maui has the best weather?
Still with all that said, where should you stay on Maui for maximum sunshine? Your best bets would be from the towns and areas of Kihei, Kamaole, Wailea,and Makena as these areas tend to get about 15 inches per year. Your next best options would be in Lahaina and Kaanapali which gets approximately 17 inches per year.
Is Maui dangerous for tourists?
Maui is generally a safe place, both for visitors and those of us who live here. Our island welcomes nearly 3 million visitors each year, and the vast majority of those people experience nothing more distressing than a sunburn.
How far is the drive from Honolulu to Maui?
Maui is located about 100 miles away from Honolulu. Traveling from Honolulu to other Hawaiian islands is easy and can be quite reasonable once you’ve arrived on the Hawaiian soil.
What airline flies direct to Maui?
Direct from United States
| United flights | Delta flights | Hawaiian Airlines flights |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines flights | Alaska Airlines flights | Mokulele Airlines flights |
Is there Uber in Maui?
Right now, there are two options for Uber on Maui, uberx (a basic four-door car) and uberSELECT (a luxury vehicle), and Maui riders are using these as an alternative to renting a vehicle, taking a taxi or bus. Kahului to Lahaina: $30 to $40 uberx; $109 to $144 uberSELECT.