Travelling from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Honiara International Airport (HIR): what you need to know
Honiara's timezone is UTC+11, making Honiara five hours 30 minutes ahead of Mumbai.
To ensure you get on your BOM to HIR flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Honiara International Airport (HIR)
At the moment, $1,467 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Honiara International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $3,727. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BOM to HIR if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Honiara International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
When it comes to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport's on-time performance, 61.63% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport from central Mumbai, it takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Honiara International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to BOM:
Arriving at Honiara International Airport (HIR)
If you have a late Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Honiara International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near HIR:
Venture beyond Honiara and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can pick up a Honiara International Airport rental car from Avis.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Honiara International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your travel date.
Getting from Honiara International Airport (HIR) to central Honiara
From Honiara International Airport, Honiara is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Honiara International Airport (HIR)
January is the most popular month for flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Honiara International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Honiara in February.
The warmest month in Honiara is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Honiara International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
August sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BOM to HIR sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Solomon Islands
Seek out new adventure and experience more of Solomon Islands. Auki is around 113 kilometres north-east of Honiara and has no shortage of exciting things to do, including Kwaibala Waterfall.
Your journey through Solomon Islands wouldn't feel complete without exploring Lungga. Edsons Ridge Monument, Solomon Islands is one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 10 kilometres east of Honiara.
