Solomon Airlines announces special flight to celebrate the opening of new Munda International Airport terminal

• Save up to 49% on the special 10 October 2023 flight Honiara-Munda-Brisbane

Solomon Airlines has announced a great opportunity for passengers to become part of the exciting and historic opening of the SBD$60 million Munda International Airport Terminal.

The airline will operate a special, one-off, one-way Airbus A320 flight from Honiara to Munda and on to Brisbane on Tuesday 10 October 2023 to coincide with the official opening of the terminal. 

Passengers onboard will experience the Munda International Airport opening festivities including a special welcome ceremony on arrival. International passengers will then re-board in Munda after clearing immigration for travel onwards to Brisbane.

Flight IE716 will depart Honiara at 9.00am, arriving in Munda at 9:50am, then departing Munda at 11:05am to arrive in Brisbane at 1:20pm same day.

To celebrate the occasion, Solomon Airlines is offering seats on the flight at savings of up to 49% on a first come first serve basis, until 4pm on 3 October 2023, or unless sold out prior. Special conditions apply.

“We are tremendously pleased to see completion of the new international terminal at Munda and the official opening will be quite a spectacle to witness,” said Solomon Airlines Acting CEO Napoleon Padabela.

“This new facility and new air route will bring far-reaching benefits, boosting tourism, supporting easier cargo movement and contributing signficiantly to economic growth in the Western Province and Solomon Islands.

“As the national carrier we look forward to operating safe and reliable air services to a second Solomon Islands international gateway,” he said.

In a novel promotion of its flagship Airbus A320 international aircraft, Solomon Airlines has also ensured the special flight and fares are A320 themed:

• Honiara to Munda seats available for SBD$1320 including taxes
• Honiara to Brisbane and Munda to Brisbane seats available for SBD$1320 excluding taxes
• Arrival time at Brisbane International Airport will be 1320 (1:20pm)

The opportunity to book on the flight and be the first to land at Munda’s new International Airport Terminal is an offer exclusively available through Solomon Airlines Reservations and Sales Offices in Honiara and Munda.

For further information or to book, phone 177 within Solomon Islands, email [email protected] or visit our Point Cruz or Munda Airport Sales Offices.