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 2 October 2024 until 1 January 2025, and then resuming again from 2 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 Wednesdays 2nd October departing Honiara as flight IE722 at 2:50pm, arriving Port Vila at 4:50pm, and departing Port Vila at 5:50pm as flight IE710 and arriving in Auckland at 11:05pm. The return from Auckland on Thursday 3rd October departs 1pm as flight IE711, arriving in Port Vila at 2:15pm, and departing Port Vila 3:15pm, to arrive in Honiara at 5:15pm.

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 

Media Enquiries: Please contact Solomon Airlines Marketing, Email: [email protected]  Phone: Jenny Lobo +677 20031