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Getting around in Solomon Islands

Air: 

Domestic scheduled and charter services are run by Solomon Airlines (website: www.solomonairlines.com.au) from Henderson Field to most main islands and towns in the Solomons.

Air passes: 

Discover Solomons Pass: offers up to eight flights within the Solomon Islands over a period of 30 days. Flightseeing tours can also be arranged.

Side of road: 
Left
Road quality: 

There are over 1,300km (800 miles) of roads throughout the islands.

About 455km (280 miles) are main roads and a further 800km (500 miles) are privately maintained roads for plantation use.

Road maintenance is limited and the general condition of the roads is very poor, as are driving standards.

Most of the roads are on Guadalcanal and Malaita.

Car hire: 

Car hire: This is available through hotels in Honiara.

Taxi: 

Taxi: Available in Auki and Honiara. It is advisable to agree the fare beforehand.

Coach: 

Documentation: 

Documentation: A national driving licence will suffice.

By water: 

Large and small ships provide the best means of travelling between islands. Services are run by the government and by a host of private operators; some of the Christian missions even have their own fleets. Cruises are also available.

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