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Tip-based walking tours run in most big cities and are a great first-day introduction with a local guide.
✈️ Cheap flights to Solomon Islands
Compare fares to Solomon Islands from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Honiara Intl (HIR). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Solomon Islands
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
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| HIR | Honiara Intl | Honiara | Main |
| MUA | Munda | Munda | Regional |
Honiara International Airport is the main gateway, with flights from Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.
📅 Best time to fly to Solomon Islands
Best: May–October: the drier season with lower humidity and calmer seas for diving.
Cheaper shoulder season: November and April: warm with increasing rain, but still good diving.
Avoid: January–March: the wettest months with the highest cyclone risk.
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⏱️ Flight times to Solomon Islands
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Honiara | 15,014 km | 18 h 45 min* | |
| New York → Honiara | 13,706 km | 17 h 10 min* | |
| Los Angeles → Honiara | 9,823 km | 12 h 30 min | |
| Chicago → Honiara | 12,524 km | 15 h 45 min | |
| Miami → Honiara | 13,423 km | 16 h 50 min* | |
| San Francisco → Honiara | 9,572 km | 12 h 10 min | |
| Toronto → Honiara | 13,148 km | 16 h 30 min* | |
| Paris → Honiara | 15,143 km | 18 h 55 min* | |
| Frankfurt → Honiara | 14,792 km | 18 h 30 min* | |
| Dubai → Honiara | 11,923 km | 15 h 00 min | |
| Delhi → Honiara | 9,829 km | 12 h 30 min | |
| Mumbai → Honiara | 10,056 km | 12 h 45 min | |
| Singapore → Honiara | 6,322 km | 8 h 15 min | |
| Sydney → Honiara | 2,873 km | 4 h 10 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Solomon Islands
- Honiara – The capital, with markets, a national museum and nearby WWII sites.
- Marovo Lagoon – A huge lagoon of coral islands and carving villages.
- Gizo – A small town that is the gateway to dive sites and Kennedy Island.
- Munda – A base for diving, wreck exploration and island trips.
- Langa Langa Lagoon – Famous for its shell-money makers and villages built on artificial islands.
- Tetepare Island – Untouched rainforest, nesting turtles and reefs.
💡 Flight hacks
Flights hackSearch one-way tickets on two airlines
Two one-way fares on different airlines are often cheaper than one return – and give you more freedom to change plans.
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Flying into a secondary airport an hour away can cut the fare by a third; add the bus or train cost before you book.
Flights to Solomon Islands: questions
What is the main airport in Solomon Islands?
The main international airport is Honiara Intl (HIR) in Honiara. Other airports with scheduled flights include Munda (MUA).
How long is the flight from London to Solomon Islands?
A nonstop flight from London to Honiara covers about 15,014 km and takes around 18 h 45 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Solomon Islands?
May–October: the drier season with lower humidity and calmer seas for diving.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Solomon Islands?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: November and April: warm with increasing rain, but still good diving.
Do I need a visa to fly to Solomon Islands?
It depends on your passport. See our Solomon Islands visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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