Travelling from Melbourne to Honiara International Airport (HIR): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Honiara International Airport (HIR) departing from here.
Honiara (where Honiara International Airport is located) and Melbourne share the UTC+11 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to HIR.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer the opportunity to explore a new city or just take a break during your journey. When looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to HIR, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Brisbane Airport (BNE) is an option when you're setting off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Honiara International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Break up your flight from Melbourne to Honiara International Airport with a stop at Brisbane Airport (BNE). One of the main stopovers between Avalon Airport and HIR, it's a great opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to HIR flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down on schedule.
About Honiara International Airport (HIR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Honiara International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near HIR instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Honiara International Airport (HIR)
Currently, R 7,835 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Honiara International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 13,866. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to HIR. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Honiara International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Melbourne to Honiara International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Honiara International Airport (HIR)
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Honiara International Airport (HIR), while June is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Honiara based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Melbourne to HIR plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Honiara to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
August sees temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Honiara International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Honiara
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Honiara International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Honiara:
American War Memorial and Russell Islands are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Honiara travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Solomon Scouts & Coastwatchers Monument.
Explore more of the Solomon Islands
Squeeze more into your the Solomon Islands getaway by exploring beyond Honiara. Around 105 kilometres away to the north-east, Auki is another terrific city to add to your itinerary. Check off some of its leading attractions like Kwaibala Waterfall while you're here.
