Flying from Port Moresby Airport (POM) to Honiara Airport (HIR): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Port Moresby Airport to Honiara Airport.
Honiara is one hour ahead of Port Moresby and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
There are five Port Moresby Airport to Honiara Airport flights every week to choose from.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your POM to HIR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like January? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Niugini is your gateway to discovering Honiara (and maybe even some other exciting parts of the Solomon Islands!). Browse the direct flights from Port Moresby Airport to Honiara Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air Niugini on this route.
Solomon Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering POM to HIR flights. An impressive 87.88% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to explore a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Port Moresby Airport to Honiara Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Brisbane Airport is a popular stop between POM and HIR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Port Moresby Airport (POM) to Honiara Airport (HIR)
211 € is the best price for a one-way Port Moresby Airport to Honiara Airport flight. Return flights start from 436 €. These prices may change based on availability.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from POM to HIR.
The cheapest month for flights from Port Moresby Airport to Honiara Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from POM to HIR.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Port Moresby Airport to Honiara Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Port Moresby Airport (POM)
62% of flights that depart Port Moresby Airport land at their destination on time.
Port Moresby Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Port Moresby. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Port Moresby Airport to Honiara Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to POM:
Arriving at Honiara Airport (HIR)
If you're arriving on a late Port Moresby Airport to Honiara Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near HIR:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Honiara Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis to explore parts of Honiara that don't always get the spotlight.
To get the best possible deal, book your ride from Honiara Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to the day of travel.
When to fly to Honiara Airport (HIR)
The quietest month for a flight from Port Moresby Airport to Honiara Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Honiara based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Port Moresby Airport to Honiara Airport for November if you want to visit Honiara during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from POM to HIR in August. Temperatures average between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.


