Flying from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Honiara International Airport (HIR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Honiara International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Honiara's timezone is UTC+11, making Honiara one hour ahead of Brisbane.
Choose from ten weekly Brisbane Airport to Honiara International Airport flights. The 09:05 departure with Solomon Airlines is the earliest you can take. Solomon Airlines operates the last service of the day at 14:35.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your BNE to HIR flight.
Travelling during a peak month like January? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Solomon Airlines is your gateway to discovering Honiara (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Solomon Islands!). Check out the direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Honiara International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Solomon Airlines on this route.
Qantas is the most punctual carrier that operates BNE to HIR flights.
If you'd like to visit a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Honiara International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Munda Airport is a well-known stop between BNE and HIR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Honiara International Airport (HIR)
Rs74,377 is the lowest price for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Honiara International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs145,647. These fares may change depending on availability.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BNE to HIR.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Honiara International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Brisbane Airport to Honiara International Airport.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Of all flights departing from Brisbane Airport, 66.16% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Brisbane to Brisbane Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BNE? If you're catching an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Honiara International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Honiara International Airport (HIR)
Consider staying in a hotel near HIR if you're catching a late Brisbane Airport to Honiara International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Honiara International Airport rental car and explore parts of Honiara that aren't on every traveller's list. Book your wheels with Avis.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Honiara International Airport several weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Honiara International Airport (HIR) to central Honiara
From Honiara International Airport, Honiara is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Honiara International Airport (HIR)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Brisbane Airport to Honiara International Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Honiara. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Honiara is May, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Brisbane Airport to Honiara International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from BNE to HIR in August if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of Solomon Islands
Take your adventure further and dive deeper into Solomon Islands. Auki is around 113 kilometres north-east of Honiara and has no shortage of things to keep you busy, including Kwaibala Waterfall.
Your trip through Solomon Islands wouldn't be complete without visiting Lungga. Edsons Ridge Monument, Solomon Islands is a highlight in this destination, which is roughly 10 kilometres east of Honiara.
