Getting in
- Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole: This is Kona’s only practical gateway. Pre-book a rental car and drive south to Kailua Village via Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway/HI-19: roughly 15–20 minutes, longer in traffic. A shared airport shuttle has been quoted at about $28 for two people from much of Kailua-Kona, but confirm the current fare and late-night availability. Hele-On Route 202 serves the airport roughly hourly and is cheap (about $1–2), but it is a poor choice with luggage or a fixed itinerary.