Kahului Airport Lounges
Kahului HI · Kahului (HI), USA
Kahului Airport (OGG) is Maui's main gateway, and its lounge scene is small and focused: two Hawaiian Airlines Premier Clubs sit airside on the upper level, both reachable on Priority Pass. One sits near Gate 17 with long daily hours, the other by Gate 15 serves domestic departures. There are no alliance or arrivals lounges here.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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Last updated June 24, 2026
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Premier Club
The Premier Club opposite Gate 17 is the most useful lounge at Kahului — it keeps the longest hours of the two (roughly 06:00 to 20:30 daily), sits airside on the upper level, and welcomes Priority Pass members. Island-inspired decor and big windows over Maui's landscape make it the default pick for most departures.
Hawaiian Airlines South Premier Club (Gate 15)
The Hawaiian Airlines South Premier Club near Gate 15 is the second Priority Pass option at OGG, set up for domestic departures from the southern gates. With shorter midday hours, it's the lounge to head for if you're flying domestic and boarding from that end of the concourse.
Premier Club
The Gate 17 Premier Club is also the better bet if you're paying to get in rather than using a membership — it doubles as the Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club that admits premium Hawaiian passengers and paying guests, so you can walk in without Priority Pass when space allows.
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The Hawaiian Airlines South Premier Club sits airside on the upper level of Kahului's terminal, opposite Gate 15, and is geared to domestic departures. It accepts Priority Pass and offers a…
Premier Club
★2.5The Premier Club at Kahului Airport is the more flexible of OGG's two Hawaiian Airlines Premier Clubs, sitting airside on the upper level opposite Gate 17. It welcomes Priority Pass members…
Kahului HI lounges by terminal.
Main Terminal
Kahului runs from a single passenger terminal, so both lounges sit in the same building, airside on the upper (2nd) level after the security checkpoint. They're a short walk apart along the concourse: the Premier Club is opposite Gate 17 and the Hawaiian Airlines South Premier Club is opposite Gate 15. Both are Hawaiian Airlines Premier Clubs reachable on Priority Pass; there are no airline-alliance or arrivals lounges at OGG.
- —Single terminal — both lounges are airside on the upper level after security
- —Premier Club sits opposite Gate 17 with the longer daily hours
- —Hawaiian Airlines South Premier Club sits opposite Gate 15 for domestic departures
- —Both accept Priority Pass; access can be limited at capacity via a waiting list
How to get into lounges at OGG.
Kahului keeps things simple: both lounges are Hawaiian Airlines Premier Clubs, and Priority Pass is the membership that gets you in at either one. Premium Hawaiian Airlines passengers are welcomed at the Gate 17 club, and paying guests can buy in there when there's space. There are no Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam lounges and no dedicated arrivals lounge at OGG, so plan around Priority Pass, a premium Hawaiian ticket, or paying at the door.
Priority Pass
Priority Pass is accepted at both the Premier Club (Gate 17) and the Hawaiian Airlines South Premier Club (Gate 15). It's the single most useful way in at Kahului — present your Priority Pass card or digital pass with your boarding pass. Access can be limited at busy times, when a waiting list applies.
Priority PassHawaiian Airlines Premier Club
Both lounges are Hawaiian Airlines Premier Clubs. Eligible premium Hawaiian Airlines passengers can use the Gate 17 club as part of their fare or membership — check your ticket and Premier Club terms before you travel, as eligibility follows Hawaiian Airlines' own rules.
Pay at the door
The Premier Club opposite Gate 17 admits paying guests when space allows, so you can pay per visit without Priority Pass or airline status. Entry is subject to capacity — if the lounge is full, a waiting list operates and doesn't guarantee a seat.
Premium Hawaiian Airlines ticket
Flying in a premium Hawaiian Airlines cabin, or holding eligible Hawaiian status, can get you into the Gate 17 Premier Club directly — the simplest route if you're already booked on Hawaiian out of Kahului. Confirm your specific fare's lounge eligibility with the airline.
Know before you go.
Match the lounge to your gate
- —Both lounges are airside on the upper level, but the Premier Club is by Gate 17 and the South Premier Club is by Gate 15 — pick the one nearest your boarding gate.
- —The South Premier Club is geared to domestic departures from the Gate 15 area; check which gate you're leaving from before settling in.
- —It's a single terminal, so you can walk between the two if one is full, but allow a few extra minutes.
Mind the hours
- —The Gate 17 Premier Club keeps the longer hours (roughly 06:00–20:30 daily), so it's the safer bet for very early or later flights.
- —The Gate 15 South Premier Club runs shorter midday hours (around 09:30–15:30), and times can shift seasonally — don't count on it outside that window.
- —Always re-check current hours close to your travel date, as lounge hours at OGG can change.
Plan your access
- —Priority Pass is the most reliable way in at both lounges — carry your card or digital pass with your boarding pass.
- —If you're flying Hawaiian Airlines in a premium cabin, the Gate 17 Premier Club may already be included with your ticket.
- —No Priority Pass or status? You can usually pay to enter the Gate 17 Premier Club when there's space.
Manage crowds and timing
- —Lounges here are small and can fill at early-morning and late-afternoon peaks; if full, a waiting list operates and doesn't guarantee entry.
- —Access is generally permitted from about three hours before your scheduled departure — arriving much earlier may mean a wait.
- —Children under two are typically admitted free, and all food and drink must be consumed inside the lounge.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track two lounges at Kahului Airport (OGG), both Hawaiian Airlines Premier Clubs in the single main terminal. One sits airside opposite Gate 17 and the other opposite Gate 15, and both are reachable on Priority Pass.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at both Kahului lounges — the Premier Club opposite Gate 17 and the Hawaiian Airlines South Premier Club opposite Gate 15. Present your Priority Pass card or digital pass with your boarding pass; access can be limited at busy times.
Yes, usually. The Premier Club opposite Gate 17 admits paying guests when space allows, so you can pay per visit without a membership. Entry is subject to capacity, and a waiting list operates if the lounge is full.
Both lounges are airside on the upper (2nd) level of the single terminal, after the security checkpoint. The Premier Club is opposite Gate 17 and the Hawaiian Airlines South Premier Club is opposite Gate 15, a short walk apart along the concourse.
Yes. Both Kahului lounges are Hawaiian Airlines Premier Clubs. The Gate 17 club welcomes eligible premium Hawaiian Airlines passengers as well as Priority Pass members, while the Gate 15 South Premier Club serves domestic departures and also takes Priority Pass.
The Premier Club opposite Gate 17 keeps the longer hours, roughly 06:00 to 20:30 daily. The Hawaiian Airlines South Premier Club opposite Gate 15 runs shorter midday hours, around 09:30 to 15:30. Hours can change seasonally, so re-check close to your travel date.
No. Kahului has no dedicated arrivals lounge and no Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam lounge. The only options are the two Hawaiian Airlines Premier Clubs, both reachable on Priority Pass and both for departing passengers.
Pick the lounge nearest your gate. The Gate 17 Premier Club has longer hours and is the better all-round choice; the Gate 15 South Premier Club suits domestic departures from that end of the concourse. Both are airside, upper level, and take Priority Pass.