Travelling from London to Honiara International Airport (HIR): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from London to Honiara International Airport (HIR). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Honiara is 11 hours ahead of London. Honiara International Airport is located in Honiara, which operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from London to HIR.
In high season, allow for longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
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68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to HIR flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Honiara International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations within the expected time frame. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Honiara International Airport (HIR)
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How to find the cheapest flights from London to Honiara International Airport (HIR)
$2,587 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Honiara International Airport. Return flights start from $2,859. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to HIR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from London to Honiara International Airport (HIR)
June is the most popular month for flights from London to Honiara International Airport (HIR). Plan your visit to Honiara in February for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Honiara is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your London to HIR plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
August sees temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Honiara International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Honiara
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Honiara right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from London to Honiara International Airport:
Your Honiara visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include American War Memorial, Russell Islands and Solomon Scouts & Coastwatchers Monument.
Explore more of the Solomon Islands
Keep your adventure going and dive deeper into the Solomon Islands. Auki is around 105 kilometres north-east of Honiara and is full of things to see and do, including Kwaibala Waterfall.
