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- Delta is building a new Sky Club at HNL in Terminal 2, on the second level next to Gate F2, about three times the size of today's club.
- The lease was approved in March 2026: about 12,280 square feet across four rooms, a 10-year term, and at least $8 million in build-out.
- No official opening date yet. My realistic window is late 2027 to mid 2028, based on typical HNL lounge build timelines.
- Expect the same access rules as today, meaning a same-day Delta flight plus Delta One, Sky Club membership, or an eligible Amex card.
- The current Sky Club across from Gate F1 stays open for now. Delta hasn't said what happens to it once the new club opens.
Yes, a new and much bigger Delta Sky Club is coming to HNL. In March 2026, the state approved a 10-year lease for Delta to build out about 12,280 square feet on the second level of Terminal 2, right next to Gate F2. That's roughly three times the size of the current Sky Club across from Gate F1.
Delta hasn't announced an opening date, a design, or a menu. What follows is what the airport documents actually say, what I expect, and what it means for local families who fly Delta to the mainland.
Who will be able to use the new Delta Sky Club at HNL?
Delta hasn't published separate rules for the new Delta Sky Club at HNL, but it will almost certainly follow the standard Sky Club access policy. That means a same-day Delta flight (not Basic Economy) plus Delta One, a Sky Club membership, or an eligible Amex card with its yearly visit limit. Here's how that would look if the rules stay the same.
| Your situation | Gets in? | Guests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Platinum Card from American Express | Limited | Up to 2 at $50 each | 10 visits a year under current rules |
| Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card | Limited | 4 free passes, then $50 | 15 visits a year under current rules |
| Delta One ticket | Yes | None | Expected, based on current Sky Club policy |
| Sky Club member | Yes | Executive: 2 free | Membership requires Medallion status |
| SkyTeam Elite Plus, international SkyTeam flight | Yes | 1 on a SkyTeam flight | Expected, based on current policy |
| Basic Economy ticket | No | N/A | Excluded at all Sky Clubs |
How big will the new Delta Sky Club at Honolulu airport be?
The new Delta Sky Club at HNL will be about 12,280 square feet, roughly three times the size of the current club. Airport documents show four connected rooms on the second level of Terminal 2, spanning the Diamond Head Domestic Extension and the Diamond Head Connecting Link, right next to Gate F2. The split across rooms suggests a multi-room or split-level layout rather than one big open hall.
- Lease approved: March 2026, by the Hawaii Department of Transportation Airports Division.
- Size: about 12,280 square feet across four rooms.
- Term: 10 years.
- Investment: at least $8 million in improvements.
- Location: Terminal 2, second level, next to Gate F2.
When will the new Delta Sky Club at HNL open?
Delta has not announced an opening date for the new Sky Club at HNL. Based on how long other lounge build-outs at HNL have taken from lease approval to opening, my realistic window is late 2027 to mid 2028. I'll update this page the moment Delta or the airport puts out a date.
HNL has a wave of new lounges in the works at the same time: this Sky Club, the Southwest lounge in the Cultural Garden area, and the big Alaska and Hawaiian premium lounge in Terminal 1. Construction timing at HNL tends to slip, so plan your card strategy around today's lounges.
Will the current Delta Sky Club at HNL close?
Delta hasn't said whether the current Sky Club across from Gate F1 will close once the new one opens. The two spaces are right next to each other, so a straight move is the most likely outcome, but that's my read, not an announcement. Until then, the current Delta Sky Club is open and still has the best food at HNL.
Should you get a Delta Amex card now for the new Honolulu Sky Club?
If you fly Delta to the mainland a few times a year, a Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card or The Platinum Card from American Express already gets you into the current HNL Sky Club, and it will carry over to the new one. You don't need to wait for the new club to open to get value. Just remember the yearly visit limits: 10 on the Amex Platinum and 15 on the Delta Reserve, under today's rules.
How do you get ready for the New Delta Sky Club?
- Use the current Sky Club for now. It's across from Gate F1 in Terminal 2.
- Watch for the opening announcement from Delta. I'll update this page as soon as there's a date.
- Line up your access early. An eligible Amex, a Sky Club membership, or Delta One works today and should work at the new club.
- Fly Delta that day. Every Sky Club requires a same-day Delta boarding pass that isn't Basic Economy.
Finally, a Sky Club sized for HNL's Sunday night rush.
Real talk, the current Sky Club has great food but it's too small for the evening mainland bank. Triple the space fixes the one real complaint I hear from local Delta flyers. Four rooms also means there should be somewhere quiet for families with kids.
But don't get ahead of it. There's no opening date, no renderings, and no menu yet. If you fly Delta a few times a year, the right Amex already gets you into today's club, and that access should move over when the new one opens.
New Delta Sky Club FAQ
Is Delta opening a new Sky Club in Honolulu?
Yes. In March 2026, Delta secured a 10-year lease for about 12,280 square feet on the second level of Terminal 2 at HNL, next to Gate F2, for a new Delta Sky Club. That's roughly three times the size of the current club. Delta has not announced an opening date.
When will the new Delta Sky Club at HNL open?
Delta has not announced an official opening date for the new Sky Club at HNL. Based on typical HNL lounge build times, a realistic window is late 2027 to mid 2028. Until then, the current Delta Sky Club across from Gate F1 is open.
Where will the new Delta Sky Club be at Honolulu airport?
The new Delta Sky Club will be in Terminal 2 at HNL, on the second level next to Gate F2. Airport documents place it across four rooms in the Diamond Head Domestic Extension and the Diamond Head Connecting Link. That's right by the current Sky Club across from Gate F1.
Will the Amex Platinum get me into the new Delta Sky Club at HNL?
It should, as long as Delta's current policy stays in place. Today, The Platinum Card from American Express gets 10 Sky Club visits a year on same-day Delta flights, and the Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card gets 15. Delta has not published separate rules for the new HNL club.
Will the old Delta Sky Club at HNL close?
Delta has not said whether the current Sky Club across from Gate F1 will close once the new club opens. Because the new space is right next door at Gate F2, a move is likely, but it hasn't been confirmed.