Options from Honiara usually include taxis and ride-hailing apps, and at many airports also buses or trains. Check the official airport website for current routes and timetables, and allow extra time for traffic.

Where is Honiara International Airport?

Honiara International Airport (HIR) serves Honiara. Check the distance and journey time from your hotel or home before you set off, especially at peak hours.

Which terminal do I use at Honiara International Airport?

Your terminal depends on your airline and, at some airports, on whether you fly domestic or international. Check the terminal on your e-ticket and confirm it with your airline on the day you fly, because terminal assignments can change.

How can I see the flight schedule from Honiara International Airport?

The schedule on this page shows upcoming flights from Honiara International Airport (HIR) by date, with the airline, departure time and destination. Search your route on Traveloka to see every available flight and fare for your date.

How early should I arrive at Honiara International Airport?

Follow the check-in deadline in your booking. As a guide, many airlines advise arriving about two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight, with more time at busy periods.

How do I check if my flight from Honiara International Airport is on time?

Use the Traveloka flight status page with your flight number, or check your airline app and the departure screens at Honiara International Airport. Check again before you leave for the airport, as times can change.

What is the airport code of Honiara International Airport?

The IATA code of Honiara International Airport is HIR. You will see HIR on your e-ticket, boarding pass and bag tag, and you can type it into the flight search to find flights from this airport.

How do I book a flight from Honiara International Airport on Traveloka?

Enter HIR as your departure airport, pick your destination and travel date, then compare airlines, times and fares. Review the baggage allowance and refund conditions before you pay. Your e-ticket is sent to your email once the booking is confirmed.

How much baggage can I take on a flight from Honiara International Airport?

Your baggage allowance is set by your airline and fare type, and it is shown in your booking details. Security rules for liquids and banned items are set by the authorities in Solomon Islands, so check both before you pack.

What documents do I need to fly from Honiara International Airport?

For a domestic flight, bring an ID your airline accepts. For an international flight, bring your passport and any visa or entry document your destination requires. The name on your booking must match your ID exactly.

Honiara International Airport (HIR)

Honiara International Airport is the Solomon Islands' main gateway, sitting on ground with real wartime history. Compare airlines flying to Honiara (HIR) and set a Price Alert on Traveloka before you book.

Overview

Located about 8 km from central Honiara on Guadalcanal, the airport was originally built as the military airfield Henderson Field, a pivotal site in the WWII Pacific campaign, before being renamed Honiara International Airport in 2003. It's the country's primary international airport, with Munda Airport in Western Province serving as an alternate.

Where It Connects To

Honiara is the hub for the Solomon Islands' national carrier and the main international link for the country.

International: Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and other Pacific destinations.
Domestic: flights between the Solomon Islands' outer islands.

Airlines and Hubs

Solomon Airlines is based here and operates the bulk of both domestic and international services, alongside international carriers including Air Niugini and QantasLink.

Terminal

The terminal is compact but covers the essentials - local SIM cards, a small duty-free shop and basic traveller services.

Getting To and From Honiara

Taxis are the main option outside the terminal; there's no formal public bus network at the airport, so arranging a transfer or hotel pickup in advance is worth doing.