Hawaii is one of the world's most popular vacation destinations. Honolulu International Airport in Oahu is served by most of the world's major domestic and international airlines, from which people can travel to Maui, Kauai and the other Hawaii islands. Both U.S. and international travelers must abide by both the state's rules and the U.S. government's customs rules and regulations when flying to Hawaii.
All U.S. citizens over age 18 must present a current, valid form of government-issued identification when flying to Hawaii. Options include a driver's license, passport or military-issued identification. All international travelers must have a valid passport.
Travelers who are not carrying the proper identification may be denied boarding.
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture's Plant Quarantine Program performs pre-entry, entry and post-entry inspections of regulated materials entering Hawaii. All items, including plants and plant parts, soil, non-domesticated animals, microorganism cultures and arthropods must be inspected when they arrive in Hawaii to make sure they are free of contaminants and/or that they will not become a contaminant.
Travelers to Hawaii will receive a Plants and Animals Declaration Form while on their flight and should present their items to a Hawaii Department of Agriculture Plant Quarantine Inspector upon arrival.
All international travelers flying to Hawaii will receive a U.S. Customs declaration form while en route.
Travelers do not need to declare items they are bringing for personal use. Gifts, business articles or other items not for personal use must be declared in U.S. dollars. Items may be subject to duty or other taxes.
Nonresidents are allowed to bring to Hawaii up to $100 worth of gifts duty-free once every six months; family members are not allowed to group their exemptions. U.S. Customs and Border Protection recommends you do not wrap any gifts as they are liable to be inspected.
