Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Honiara International Airport (HIR): what you need to know
Sydney and Honiara follow the same timezone, UTC+11.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your SYD to HIR flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Honiara International Airport. Many travellers pass through Brisbane Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Honiara International Airport (HIR)
Right now, ج.م. 14,477 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Honiara International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 30,416. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from SYD to HIR, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Honiara International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SYD to HIR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Honiara International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.62% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Honiara International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Honiara International Airport (HIR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Honiara International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HIR instead:
Go beyond Honiara and discover places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab a Honiara International Airport rental car from Avis.
Give yourself a better shot at scoring the best deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Honiara International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good move.
Getting from Honiara International Airport (HIR) to central Honiara
Honiara International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Honiara. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Honiara International Airport (HIR)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Honiara International Airport is February, while January is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Honiara based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Honiara International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Honiara, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 30ºC.
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SYD to HIR around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Solomon Islands
Take your travels further by exploring more of Solomon Islands. Auki is around 113 kilometres north-east of Honiara and has no shortage of things to see and do, including Kwaibala Waterfall.
Another favourite destination in Solomon Islands, Lungga is located around 10 kilometres east of Honiara. Be sure to visit highlights including Edsons Ridge Monument, Solomon Islands.
