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How to get fromMelbourne to Solomon Islandsby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Solomon Islands by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Honiara International Airport (HIR)plane plane MEL - HIR
    9h 42m
    $518–1,842

  2. Train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Honiara International Airport (HIR)plane plane AVV - HIR
    12h 30m
    $726–2,630

  3. Train to Albury, fly

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Albury Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albury (ABX) to Honiara International Airport (HIR)plane plane ABX - HIR
    26h 41m
    $594–2,340

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Honiara International Airport (HIR) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$486Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Solomon Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,523.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Solomon Islands?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Honiara International Airport (HIR) 3 times a day.

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