CONFERENCE TRAVEL
The
Kona Keahole International Airport services the island of Hawaii, known as the
Big Island. Airlines that fly to Hawaii include American, United, Continental,
Hawaiian, Japan Airlines and Aloha Airlines. In addition, all major airlines fly
into the neighboring island of Oahu (the Honolulu International Airport) and then
you can take a 20 minute flight to the Big Island from there on the interisland
airplanes: Aloha or Hawaiian Air.
The airport is about a 20 minute drive (8 miles) from the town of Kailua-Kona.
TAXIS
There are taxis near the baggage claim at the airport. An average fare from the airport to Kailua-Kona is US$36.
Taxis are available in all areas of the Big Island. All taxis are metered, beginning at $3 when you get in and $2.40 cents each mile. In Kona, there are many taxi services, including:
Kona Airport Taxi, 808-329-7779, Marina Taxi, 808-329-2481 and Paradise Taxi, 808-329-1234.
SHUTTLE SERVICE
Speedy Shuttle - (808) 329-5433 . Give Group Profile no. for the Earth Transformation Conference, 11484. Need to pay by credit card to get discounted group rate.
Arrival Fares (from airport): $30.15. for one person alone, $32.47 for two, $34.80 for three people, and 37.12 for four in one shuttle. Call for reservations at least 48 hours in advance.
Departure Fares (to airport): $29.28 for one person, $31.52 for two, $33.79 for three people, and $36.03 for four in one shuttle. Additional 10% discount for return leg of round trips. Call for reservations at least 48 hours in advance.
DISCOUNT AIRFARES
Hawaiian
Travel Club: (808) 331-1234 or (808) 881-1234
*Closed weekends
