The 19 November, 3 December and 17 December flights to Sydney are possible following the relaxation of border entry requirements by the Australian and New South Wales Governments. Fully vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents may now return to Australia via Sydney, without quarantine requirements.
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To be eligible to travel on Honiara-Sydney service, passengers must be an Australian national, hold a permanent resident visa, or immediate family of Australian nationals. They must be fully vaccinated at least 7 days prior to travel, with an approved vaccination and able to show a Proof of Vaccination certificate, or have an immediate international connection within eight hours. They will also need to meet any New South Wales requirements for pre-departure testing.
Children under 12 years of age and medically exempt passengers may also travel on the flights providing they are Australian nationals or permanent residents and if medically exempt, hold valid proof of medical exemption for vaccination.
Passengers wanting to travel from Honiara to Brisbane as their final destination, can also travel on the flight via Sydney, subject to inbound passenger limits allowed by Australian Government.
On arrival in Sydney, Brisbane-bound passengers will be required to clear security and reboard the aircraft for the Sydney-Brisbane sector.
Flight IE710 will depart Honiara at 2.25pm and arriving in Sydney at 7.00pm. Flight IE710 will then continue on to Brisbane departing Sydney an hour later at 8.00pm, and arriving in Brisbane at 8.30pm.
For information or to book, contact the airline’s Sales Offices in Honiara on (677) 20152 or sales@flysolomons.com.sb, or in Australia on (61) 07 38605883 or reservations@flysolomons.com