Solomon Airlines third weekly service between
Honiara, Port Vila, and Auckland takes off
Solomon Airlines has expanded its Pacific connectivity with the departure of its third weekly commercial flight between Honiara and Port Vila in Vanuatu, and between Port Vila and Auckland in New Zealand, further enhancing travel flexibility and convenience across the region. Starting from 2nd October 2024 until 1st of January 2025, and then resuming again from the 2nd of April, this additional service complements the airline’s existing flights and underscores its commitment to boosting tourism, trade, and cultural ties within the Pacific.
The newly added flight operated to Auckland on Wednesday 2nd October departing Honiara as flight IE722 at 2:50 pm, arriving in Port Vila at 4:50 pm, and departing Port Vila at 5:50 pm as flight IE710 and arriving in Auckland at 11:05 pm. The return from Auckland on Thursday 3rd October departs 1 pm as flight IE711, arriving in Port Vila at 2:15 pm, and departing Port Vila 3:15 pm, to arrive in Honiara at
5:15 pm.
These new flight times complement the existing schedules between the three destinations, ensuring seamless connections for travellers:
- Monday: Honiara – Santo – Port Vila – Auckland
- Tuesday: Auckland – Port Vila – Santo – Honiara
- Wednesday and Friday: Honiara – Port Vila – Auckland
- Thursday and Saturday: Auckland – Port Vila – Honiara
The inaugural flight carried 86 passengers to Auckland and departed to Auckland with 111 passengers, marking an encouraging start to this expanded schedule, and enhancing access to the rich cultural and natural attractions of Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. This increased connectivity
not only supports tourism but also strengthens business and cultural exchanges within the region.
For further flight details and bookings go to www.flysolomons.com
For more details on the destinations of Port Vila and Santo visit www.vanuatu.travel
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Phone: Jenny Lobo +677 20031.
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