Flying from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Honiara International Airport (HIR): what you need to know
Honiara's timezone is UTC+11, making Honiara one hour 30 minutes ahead of Darwin.
Give yourself enough time to catch your DRW to HIR flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Darwin International Airport to Honiara International Airport. Brisbane Airport is a popular stopover on the DRW to HIR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Honiara International Airport (HIR)
£370 is the lowest price for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Honiara International Airport flight. Return flights start from £908. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from DRW to HIR, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Darwin International Airport to Honiara International Airport.
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Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)
Of the departures from Darwin International Airport, 73.13% land on time at their destination.
Darwin International Airport is around 8 miles from central Darwin. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Honiara International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to DRW:
Arriving at Honiara International Airport (HIR)
Consider booking a hotel near HIR if you have a late Darwin International Airport to Honiara International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go beyond Honiara and explore places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Honiara International Airport rental car from Avis.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your vehicle from Honiara International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically increase closer to your departure date.
Getting from Honiara International Airport (HIR) to central Honiara
Honiara International Airport to the centre of Honiara has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 7 miles away.
When to fly to Honiara International Airport (HIR)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Darwin International Airport to Honiara International Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Honiara. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Darwin International Airport to Honiara International Airport for May if you want to explore Honiara during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DRW to HIR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Solomon Islands
Turn your Solomon Islands trip into a bigger adventure with a visit to Auki, located around 70 miles north-east of Honiara. Kwaibala Waterfall is just one of the top sights to put on your itinerary.
Another favourite stop in Solomon Islands, Lungga is about 6 miles east of Honiara. Make room in your schedule for highlights including Edsons Ridge Monument, Solomon Islands.
