Travelling from Honiara Airport (HIR) to Port Moresby Airport (POM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Honiara Airport to Port Moresby Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Port Moresby is UTC+10, which is one hour behind Honiara.
You can choose from five weekly Honiara Airport to Port Moresby Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your HIR to POM flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Port Moresby (and then seeing more of Papua New Guinea!) is a snap with Air Niugini. This popular airline offers direct flights from Honiara Airport to Port Moresby Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air Niugini on this route.
Solomon Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for HIR to POM flights, with 82.35% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Honiara Airport to Port Moresby Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Brisbane Airport is a popular stop between HIR and POM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Honiara Airport (HIR) to Port Moresby Airport (POM)
Right now, 223 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Honiara Airport to Port Moresby Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 506 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book one month before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HIR to POM.
The cheapest month for flights from Honiara Airport to Port Moresby Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Honiara Airport to Port Moresby Airport.
Handy information about Honiara Airport (HIR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Honiara Airport, 60% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Honiara Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Honiara. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Honiara Airport to Port Moresby Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near HIR:
Arriving at Port Moresby Airport (POM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Honiara Airport to Port Moresby Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near POM instead:
Getting from Port Moresby Airport (POM) to central Port Moresby
Port Moresby Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Port Moresby. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Port Moresby Airport (POM)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Honiara Airport to Port Moresby Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Port Moresby. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Honiara Airport to Port Moresby Airport for December if you'd like to explore Port Moresby during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HIR to POM sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Papua New Guinea
Keep seeking out new experiences and explore more of Papua New Guinea. Lae is around 306 kilometres north of Port Moresby and has plenty of exciting things to see, including Lae Botanic Gardens.