All Lounges at a Glance
| Lounge | Terminal | How to Access | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumeria Lounge (Hawaiian/Atmos) | T1 · 3rd floor | Business/First ClassPualani Plat/GoldDay PassAtmos Lounge+ | ★★★ |
| Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club | T1 · Gate A18 | First Class HAPualani Plat/GoldDay Pass | ★★ |
| ANA Suite Lounge | T2 · above C4 | ANA First ClassANA Diamond | ★★★★ |
| ANA Lounge | T2 · above C4 | ANA BusinessStar Alliance Gold | ★★★★ |
| Qantas Business Lounge | T2 · Gate 26 | Qantas Biz/FirstOneworld Sph/Emr | ★★★★ |
| Sakura Lounge (Japan Airlines) | T2 · Gate 31 | JAL Biz/FirstOneworld Sph/Emr | ★★★★ |
| Delta Sky Club | T2 · Gate F1 | Amex Plat/ReserveDelta OneSkyTeam E+ | ★★★★ |
| United Club | T2 · above G3 | Chase Sapphire (visits)United Club membersPolaris Biz | ★★★ |
| Admirals Club (American) | T2 · 3rd level | AA First/BizAdmirals ClubDay Pass | ★★★ |
| IASS Hawaii Lounge | T2 · Gate 14 | Priority PassAmex PlatChase Sapphire | ★★ |
| Korean Air Lounge | T2 · Gate 31 | Korean Air F/JSkyTeam Elite+ | — |
| ⚡ Southwest VIP Lounge | T2 · Bldg 342 | Coming Soon — TBD | Not Yet Open |
| ⚡ New Alaska/Hawaiian Premium | T1 · Mauka Conc. | Opening Late 2027 | Not Yet Open |
Two Major New Lounges Coming to HNL
HNL is about to get a major lounge upgrade. Two separate announcements — one from Southwest and one from Alaska/Hawaiian — will significantly expand the lounge options at Honolulu over the next two years. Here's what we know.
Two New Lounges Are Coming — And Both Are Big
Size: 12,241 sq ft across two levels (Building 342, former Garden Conference Center area)
Location: Terminal 2, near the outdoor garden space
Investment: $20 million minimum construction spend
Opening: No date announced yet — lease approved October 2025
Access is expected to be tied to a premium Southwest-Chase credit card or elite status. Southwest operates nearly 1,000 departures a month from HNL — making Honolulu the natural first choice for their lounge debut.
Size: ~15,000 sq ft (vs ~3,000 sq ft today)
Location: Terminal 1, Mauka Concourse entrance
Design: Hawaii-inspired with floor-to-ceiling windows, local art, wellness zones, sculptural elements
Opening: End of 2027
Will serve both Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines guests. May carry "Atmos" branding. Expected to rival Delta One and United Polaris lounges in quality — chef-curated meals, premium amenities, and private areas. This will be the best lounge at HNL when it opens.
Every Current Lounge at HNL
After TSA · near Wiki Wiki
A serene, island-inspired space with local food and drinks, comfortable seating, and a calm environment before long-haul flights. Better than the Premier Club but not as impressive as the international airline lounges. The most accessible Hawaiian Airlines lounge for local travelers.
The Plumeria Lounge stopped accepting Priority Pass members on April 1, 2025. If you were relying on Amex Platinum or Chase Sapphire Reserve Priority Pass for this lounge, that access is gone. Use the IASS Lounge instead (Terminal 2, Gate 14) for Priority Pass access at HNL.
Near inter-island gates
A modest lounge experience — snacks, beverages, Hawaiian coffee, and comfortable seating. Often noted for being simple and sometimes crowded. Not a destination in itself, but functional for a pre-flight break. If you have access to the Plumeria Lounge, go there instead.
Consistently the highest-rated lounge at HNL. Adorned with Hawaiian motifs and Japanese design, the ANA lounges offer both Japanese and Western cuisine, a relaxing atmosphere, and exceptional service. The Suite Lounge is one of the few true premium lounge experiences at HNL.
Transfer Amex Membership Rewards to ANA Mileage Club (1:1) and book ANA Business Class HNL → NRT — you'll get ANA Lounge access automatically. This is one of the best redemptions in all of points travel, and the lounge at HNL is part of the experience.
A stylish lounge with a range of dining options, comfortable seating areas, and attentive service. One of the better overall lounge experiences at HNL outside of ANA.
A serene environment with Japanese and Western cuisine, relaxation spaces, and excellent service. One of the most peaceful lounge experiences at HNL — very popular with Japan-bound travelers.
Book JAL Business Class using Bilt points (1:1 transfer to JAL Mileage Bank) or Capital One miles (with the 30% transfer bonus currently active through April 30, 2026). JAL Sakura Lounge access is included automatically.
A modern lounge with Hawaiian artwork, snacks, beverages, and comfortable seating. Access via eligible American Express cards makes this one of the most accessible mid-tier lounges at HNL for premium cardholders.
As of 2024–2025, Amex Platinum cardholders have limited Delta Sky Club visits per year (unless flying Delta). The Delta Reserve card offers more access. Check current Amex terms before counting on this benefit at the gate.
A comfortable lounge with ample seating, tarmac views through large windows, complimentary snacks, and business amenities. A solid option for United flyers or Star Alliance Gold members.
Above The Local @HNL
A comfortable lounge with complimentary snacks, beverages, Wi-Fi, and business services. A quiet atmosphere and friendly staff make it a solid choice for American Airlines flyers from HNL.
The only Priority Pass lounge at HNL after the Plumeria Lounge dropped PP access in April 2025. It's basic — light snacks, beverages, Wi-Fi, and reading materials — but it's the go-to for Amex Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve Priority Pass cardholders at HNL.
A comfortable lounge providing snacks, beverages, Wi-Fi, and reading materials. Primarily serves Korean Air passengers traveling through HNL on transpacific routes.
Which Cards Get You Into HNL Lounges
You don't need to fly Business Class to access a lounge at HNL — the right credit card can get you in. Here's what each major travel card unlocks at Honolulu specifically.
IASS Hawaii Lounge — via Priority Pass membership included with card
Centurion Lounge — HNL does not have one (nearest: LAX, SFO)
United Club — 2 complimentary visits per year
More visits per year than Amex Platinum
Premier Club — available for purchase
Admirals Club — available for purchase (AA flights only)
Since the Plumeria Lounge dropped Priority Pass access on April 1, 2025, the only Priority Pass-accepting lounge at HNL is the IASS Hawaii Lounge in Terminal 2 near Gate 14. This is important for Amex Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders to know before arriving at the airport. If you're flying Hawaiian/Atmos out of Terminal 1, you'll need to go to Terminal 2 for Priority Pass access.
Want to fly into one of these lounges for free?
The ʻOhana Program helps you earn the right points to book Business Class from HNL — and access the ANA, JAL, and Qantas lounges on your next Japan trip.
HNL is about to get a serious upgrade.
Right now, the honest truth about HNL lounges is: ANA and JAL are excellent, Qantas and Delta are solid, and everything else ranges from adequate to disappointing. The Plumeria Lounge dropping Priority Pass was a setback for most casual travelers, leaving the IASS as the only PP option.
But the lounge landscape here is changing fast. Southwest opening its first-ever lounge at HNL — not Dallas, not Denver, but Honolulu — says a lot about how important the Hawaii market is to them. And the new Alaska/Hawaiian Premium Lounge coming in late 2027 will be five times larger than the current Plumeria and designed to rival the best lounges in the Pacific.
For now: if you're flying ANA or JAL to Japan in Business Class, the lounges at HNL are genuinely part of the experience worth looking forward to. And if you're on a domestic flight, the IASS Lounge with your Priority Pass card is better than nothing while you wait for the new Southwest lounge to open.