Lounges, facilities and services at HIR Airport

 VIP Lounges at Honiara Airport (HIR)

  Which VIP lounges are at Honiara Airport (HIR) and how to access them

The airport offers comfort options for passengers seeking an exclusive space before their flight, particularly following the opening of the new international terminal facilities in 2023.

Solomon Airlines Belama Club Lounge

This lounge is located in the international departures area, after security and immigration checks. Its operating hours are aligned with the departure times of the national carrier’s international flights.

Services: Guests can enjoy a selection of sandwiches, snacks and beverages (including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options), high-speed Wi-Fi, television, reading materials, air conditioning, showers, and relaxation areas with ergonomic seating.

Access:

• Passengers travelling in Business Class with Solomon Airlines.
• Members of the Belama Club frequent flyer programme (Gold and Pink tiers).
• Subject to lounge capacity, entry is permitted by purchasing a day pass directly at the entrance desk.
• Passengers of partner airlines with reciprocal agreements (it is recommended to check with the airline prior to travel).

Note: As the airport handles a limited number of daily international flights, the lounge typically opens approximately two to three hours before each scheduled departure.

 Facilities and other services

Honiara Airport offers basic yet modern services for passengers, primarily concentrated in the new international terminal.

Financial Services

• ATMs: In the public area of the terminal there are ATMs operated by BSP (Bank South Pacific) and ANZ, which accept international cards.
• Currency exchange: Currency exchange counters are available in the international arrivals area for incoming passengers.

Connectivity and Telephony

• Wi-Fi: The airport provides free wireless internet access in the waiting areas of the international terminal.
• Mobile telephony: In the international arrivals hall there are kiosks operated by local providers Our Telekom and Bmobile, where SIM cards and local data plans can be purchased.

Food and Drink

The food and beverage options include a café and a fast-food outlet in the public area of the terminal. After passing through security, in the international departures area, travellers have access to a bar and refreshment section offering drinks, coffee and snacks.

Shopping

The terminal features Duty Free shops located in both the arrivals and international departures areas. There is also a store dedicated to traditional Solomon Islands crafts and souvenirs in the departure area.

Baggage

For enquiries regarding lost or damaged luggage, passengers should contact the relevant airline counters in the baggage reclaim area.

Other Services

Local travel agencies operate within the terminal, providing assistance with booking tours, transfers and domestic flights to other islands in the archipelago.