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Honiara, SB

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Honiara International Airport

Honiara, Solomon Islands · Oceania

Solomon Islands’ primary gateway with **Solomon Airlines · Air Niugini · Fiji Airways · QantasLink** banks to **BNE / NAN / POM** plus domestic islands — **Belama Lounge** airside after immigration (Business / Belama Club / day pass; **no Priority Pass**).

Airportist Score

6.0/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.4
Comfort & amenities5.8
Food & retail5.2
Ground access6.0
Reliability6.2
Lounges6.2

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Honiara International Airport

Honiara, Solomon Islands · Oceania

Solomon Islands’ primary gateway with **Solomon Airlines · Air Niugini · Fiji Airways · QantasLink** banks to **BNE / NAN / POM** plus domestic islands — **Belama Lounge** airside after immigration (Business / Belama Club / day pass; **no Priority Pass**).

Airportist Score

6.0/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.4
Comfort & amenities5.8
Food & retail5.2
Ground access6.0
Reliability6.2
Lounges6.2

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Best way to city
~20–30 min
Arrivals taxi
Lounge
1
Terminals
International departure terminal + domestic Solomon Airlines framing (Henderson)

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A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Lounge hours

Belama ~08:30–16:30 framing

Plaza Premium lists Belama 08:30–16:30 daily; Solomon Airlines aligns access with flight banks.

Evening BNE banks may miss the door — confirm live.

Plant

Intl departure terminal + domestic framing

Belama sits in the departure terminal hallway after immigration near international gates.

Domestic Solomon Airlines ops are separate — match boarding pass.

Lounge F&B

Complimentary F&B in Belama

Solomon Airlines materials note complimentary food and beverage, Wi-Fi, TV/FIDS, private restrooms.

No invented SBD bottle prices for terminal retail — omitted.

Ground

Taxi / hotel transfer into Honiara

~8–12 km east of CBD — prefer pre-booked hotel transfer over curb haggling.

Confirm live SBD.

Live conditions

Right now at HIR

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Solomon Airlines Business / Belama Club and day-pass guests
Brisbane / Nadi / Port Moresby connectors
Travelers using pre-booked hotel transfers into Honiara

Watch out for

No Priority Pass lounge verified on research day
Belama day pass published SBD400 — confirm live capacity and hours
Plaza Premium lists ~08:30–16:30 daily — evening banks may miss the door
No published MCT

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

6.4

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

5.8

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.2

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.0

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.2

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

6.2

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

International departure terminal + domestic Solomon Airlines framing (Henderson)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for HIR.

Updated Sep 26, 2026

IATA HIR / ICAO AGGH — Honiara International (Henderson)
GPS -9.428, 160.054993 · Guadalcanal · ~8–12 km east of Honiara
Belama Lounge — airside after immigration near intl gates; Business / Belama / day pass; no PP
Airlines: Solomon Airlines · Air Niugini · Fiji Airways · QantasLink — confirm live
Ground: taxi / hotel transfer ~20–30 min CBD framing — confirm live SBD
No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted

3 official sources

https://www.flysolomons.com/experience/airport-lounges
https://www.flysolomons.com/belama
https://www.plazapremiumlounge.com/en-uk/find/Asia/Solomon-Islands/Honiara-HIR/Henderson-International-Airport-HIR

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Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Arrivals taxi
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Lounges
1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts.
Belama Lounge
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Traveler Tips
Day pass can unlock Belama without Business/status — confirm live SBD and capacity.
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Belama LoungeSolomon Airlines + BNE/NAN/POM banksHotel transfer into Honiara
View Amenities
Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
View Reviews

🌦️28°C / 82°F

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 27, 02:28 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.