Honiara International Airport (HIR) Arrivals and Departures

Honiara International Airport FAQs

• How far is Honiara International Airport(HIR) from downtown?

  Honiara International Airport(HIR) is about 10.97 km from downtown.

• How many flights per day fly out of HIR?

  On average, Honiara International Airport(HIR) has 2 departure flight(s) each day.

• What are some popular domestic flight routes departing from Honiara International Airport(HIR)?

  ؜Popular flight routes from Honiara International Airport(HIR) include Honiara⇒Munda, Honiara⇒Gizo, Honiara⇒Kagau, Honiara⇒Auki, Honiara⇒Sege, Honiara⇒Fera Island, Honiara⇒Santa Cruz Island, Honiara⇒Parasi and Honiara⇒Suavanao. are the most popular domestic flight routes.

• What airlines fly out of Honiara International Airport?

  Airlines operating at Honiara International Airport include: Air Niugini, Qantas Airways, and Solomon Airlines.

• How long does it usually take to go through immigration after arriving at Honiara International Airport?

  For international flight passengers, it usually takes about one hour to complete immigration procedures and collect luggage at Honiara International Airport. For domestic flights, no immigration procedures are required at Honiara International Airport, so the time will be shorter.

• How much time should I reserve between two connecting flights at Honiara International Airport?

  It is recommended to reserve at least two and a half hours for connecting flights, especially when transferring to an international flight. Connecting flights may require going through customs, collecting luggage, and checking in for the next flight. In addition, you may need to go to another terminal or the travel time within Honiara International Airport may be longer than expected—these factors must be taken into account.

• How early should I arrive Honiara International Airport before my flight?

  If you are taking a domestic flight, check-in and baggage check services usually close one hour before the scheduled departure time. For long-haul international flights, these services close one and a half hours before the scheduled departure time. It is recommended to arrive at Honiara International Airport two to three hours before takeoff.

• What to do if my flight is cancelled?

  If you haven't arrived at Honiara International Airport yet, you can use Trip.com to select the itinerary you need to modify and see if you can take the next flight or apply for a refund. When submitting, if the modification/refund fee shows $0, it means the order meets the airline's modification or refund policy. Please confirm whether to proceed with the modification or refund, as once submitted with a clear fee, it cannot be reversed. If you are already in the departure hall of Honiara International Airport, please go to the airline's counter and communicate directly with the staff.