Flying from Honiara International Airport (HIR) to Bauerfield Airport (VLI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Honiara International Airport to Bauerfield Airport is 2 hours.
Honiara and Port Vila are in the UTC+11 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your HIR to VLI flight.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Solomon Airlines is your ticket to exploring Port Vila (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Vanuatu!). Browse the direct flights from Honiara International Airport to Bauerfield Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with Solomon Airlines on this route.
If you'd love to discover a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Honiara International Airport to Bauerfield Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Brisbane Airport is a popular stop between HIR and VLI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Honiara International Airport (HIR) to Bauerfield Airport (VLI)
Right now, 125 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Honiara International Airport to Bauerfield Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 598 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from HIR to VLI, book your journey 11 months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Honiara International Airport to Bauerfield Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from HIR to VLI.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Honiara International Airport to Bauerfield Airport.
Handy information about Honiara International Airport (HIR)
Central Honiara to Honiara International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Booked an early flight from Honiara International Airport to Bauerfield Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to HIR:
Arriving at Bauerfield Airport (VLI)
Consider booking a hotel near VLI if you're on a late Honiara International Airport to Bauerfield Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Bauerfield Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Budget to explore Port Vila and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Bauerfield Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Bauerfield Airport (VLI) to central Port Vila
From Bauerfield Airport, Port Vila is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Bauerfield Airport (VLI)
April is the busiest month for flights from Honiara International Airport to Bauerfield Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Port Vila in February.
The warmest month in Port Vila is February, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Honiara International Airport to Bauerfield Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from HIR to VLI in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Vanuatu
Port Vila is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Vanuatu just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north-west of Port Vila, a visit to Luganville will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like South PacificWWII Museum, SS President Coolidge and Magical Water Music Experience.
Next up? Head off for Port-Olry. It's roughly 322 kilometres north-west of Port Vila and home to highlights like Port Olry Beach Resort - Pey Seriniti Bungalows.
