Solomon Islands Getting There

Getting There by Air

The national airline is Solomon Airlines (IE) (website: www.solomonairlines.com.au).

Approximate Flight Times

From London to Honiara is 29 hours 45 minutes, excluding stopover.

Main Airports

Honiara (HIR) (Henderson Field) on Guadalcanal Island is 13km (8 miles) east of Honiara (journey time - 20 minutes). To/from the airport: Bus and taxi services are available. Facilities: Bank/bureau de change, duty-free shops (for scheduled international flights) and car hire.
Air Passes
Visit the South Pacific Pass: valid with Solomon Airlines (IE), Air Vanuatu (NF)Our Airline (Air Nauru) (ON), Qantas (QF), Air Niugini (PX), Aircalin (SB) and Air Pacific (FJ). The pass allows flexible island-hopping within the South Pacific, for up to 40% off normal airfares.
Departure Tax
SI$40. Transit passengers and children under two years are exempt.

Getting There by Water

Main ports: Honiara (Guadalcanal Island), Yandina (Russel Islands) and Noro (New Georgia). The cargo line Bank offers a limited number of passenger places. It may also be possible to sail with a yacht from Australia or New Zealand as part of the crew.
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