1. Home
  2. Oceania
  3. Solomon Islands
  4. Honiara

Honiara

Honiara

Origin of Image source: upload.wikimedia.org

Population-
City CodeHIR
Popular Airlines
  • Air Niugini
  • Qantas Airways
  • Singapore Airlines
Flight Time19~23 hours

The flight time to Honiara is approximately 19~23 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit Honiara.

Honiara

Honiara is the capital city of the Solomon Islands. Honiara is administered as a provincial town on the northwestern coast of Guadalcanal. Honiara city is served by Honiara International Airport and the sea port of Point Cruz. Honiara lies along the Kukum Highway. Honiara contains the majority of the major government buildings and institutions of Solomon Islands. One of the most impressive sights in Honiara is the National Parliament building. Honiara experiences a tropical climate with hot, humid temperatures during the day. November through April experiences more rain but rainfall is common throughout the year.

Voice of Travelers to Honiara

A trip to Honiara

I bought my ticket for a trip to Honiara. When you visit the Solomon Islands you’ll arrive in the capital, Honiara. A World War 2 tour around Honiara awakened an interest in World War 2 and history that I didn’t have before. Savo Island is a wonderful escape from the grit and bustle of Honiara. You can visit the Melanesian cultural village north of Honiara. I visited Sikaiana Village on the beach south of Honiara where we were treated to song and dance. At Mbonege Beach 30 minutes from Honiara, you can snorkel over the wreck of two ships that sunk during World War 2. Honiara museum consists of a room with small interesting displays and photographs. Honiara Heritage Park Hotel has good WiFi and excellent curries cooked by a Sri Lankan chef. Buy a ticket for a flight to Honiara, a city with great attractions.

Things to do in Honiara

There are many and different things to do in Honiara. Central market of Honiara has a huge selection of fresh produce. This superb US war memorial is a five-minute taxi ride from the Honiara. Honiara Bamboo Bar & Cafe is a cheerful place and perfect for a comforting breakfast. Funky little Honiara Lime Lounge is popular with expats. Inside Honiara Hotel, Club Havanah offers something different. Taj Mahal in Honiara serves authentic, flavored Indian and Sri Lankan specialties. Part of the Honiara Hotel, the Oasis enjoys a great location next to the pool. The conical-shaped concrete building that’s perched in Honiara is the National Parliament.

Honiara Travel FAQs

Is Honiara a good choice for a family holiday?

Honiara area is a great choice for a family holiday with its many beaches and activities to keep the whole family entertained. All you need is a ticket for a flight to Honiara. Be sure of when you want to travel to avoid asking for a refund on your ticket. Familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions of the airline.

Can I rent a Hotel in Honiara?

There are many hotels where one can rent. Hotels like King solomons Hotel, Heritage park hotel and many others.

What is an airline ticket?

An airline ticket is a document issued by a travel agency that confirms that one is entitled to seat on a flight. There are two types of airline tickets; paper and electronic tickets. Either ticket is required to obtain a boarding pass and with the ticket and boarding pass at hand one is allowed to board an aircraft. However, the benefit of the e-ticket is that there is no need for one to worry about leaving his ticket behind. This ticket offers many advantages over a paper ticket.

What's the weather like?

Warm and tropical, the Solomon Islands weather and climate is similar to that of its neighbours, with a humid summer season between November and April. This is considered the wet season, however most of the rainfall occurs overnight or in short bursts during the days. The warmest month is January and the wettest month is March.

Honiara - Direct Flights to Major Airports

Airports handling direct flights to Honiara International Airport • Brisbane Airport Corporation • Jacksons International Airport • Nadi International Airport

Flight Routes to Honiara

For a direct flight to Honiara purchase an air ticket and travel with Qantas Airlines from Brisbane, Air Niugini from Port Moresby, Fiji Airways from Nadi, or you can buy a one stop flight from other cities to Honiara.