Flying from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Honiara International Airport (HIR): what you need to know
Honiara is three hours ahead of Denpasar and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your DPS to HIR flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Honiara International Airport. Brisbane Airport is a top stopover on the DPS to HIR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Honiara International Airport (HIR)
R 9,678 is the lowest price for a one-way Ngurah Rai International Airport to Honiara International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 21,186. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from DPS to HIR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Honiara International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from DPS to HIR.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Honiara International Airport.
Handy information about Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Of all flights leaving Ngurah Rai International Airport, 66.23% land on time at their destination.
Central Denpasar to Ngurah Rai International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to DPS? If you're catching an early flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Honiara International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Honiara International Airport (HIR)
If you're coming in on a late Ngurah Rai International Airport to Honiara International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near HIR:
Grab a Honiara International Airport rental car and explore corners of Honiara that aren't on a typical itinerary. You can book your wheels with Avis.
Reserve your vehicle from Honiara International Airport several weeks before your trip to get the best possible rate. If you're going away during a busy period, you may want to book even earlier.
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 reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Honiara International Airport (HIR)
January is the busiest month for flights from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Honiara International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Honiara in February.
Before locking in your flight from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Honiara International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Honiara, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DPS to HIR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Solomon Islands
Squeeze more into your Solomon Islands trip by exploring beyond Honiara. About 113 kilometres away to the north-east, Auki is another exciting city to put on your itinerary. Tick off some of its biggest attractions such as Kwaibala Waterfall while you're here.
Next stop? Make your way to Lungga. It's roughly 10 kilometres east of Honiara and features highlights like Edsons Ridge Monument, Solomon Islands.
