Honiara travel guide

Honiara Tourism | Honiara Guide

You're Going to Love Honiara

With 64,609 inhabitants, Honiara is the most populous city in the Solomon Islands. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Honiara to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Honiara

Honiara in October
Estimated hotel price
RM 389
1 night at 3-star hotel
Honiara in October
Estimated hotel price
RM 389
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Honiara in January, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 26 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 350 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Honiara, with an average rainfall of 90 mm.

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How to Get to Honiara

Plane

When flying to Honiara, you’ll arrive at Honiara Henderson Intl (HIR), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Honiara from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 36h 50m.

Plane

When flying to Honiara, you’ll arrive at Honiara Henderson Intl (HIR), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Honiara from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 36h 50m.

Airlines serving Honiara

Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (190 reviews)
Air Niugini
Excellent (1 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Honiara

Hiring a car in Honiara

Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Honiara, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Honiara, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Honiara Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Honiara city guide for the best Honiara travel tips. To help you organise your Honiara trip ideas, this Honiara visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.