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Solomon Airlines December schedule replaces Brisbane-Munda flight
Solomon Airlines will replace its direct Friday Brisbane‑Munda service with a connection via Honiara starting 2 December 2026. The revised timetable, which also restores a weekly Barakoma flight, applies to passengers traveling between Brisbane, Honiara, Munda and other domestic routes and remains in effect for bookings through 2027.
In this story
At a glance
- What changes
- Direct Friday Brisbane‑Munda flights replaced by Brisbane‑Honiara‑Munda connections
- Timing
- Effective from 2 December 2026 with bookings available through 2027
- Who is affected
- Passengers on Brisbane‑Munda routes, domestic travellers to Munda, Barakoma users, tourism and business travellers
The details
- Announced by
- Solomon Airlines
- Takes effect
- 2 December 2026
- Previous rule
- A direct Friday flight between Brisbane and Munda operated as flight IE715.
- New rule
- From 2 December 2026 the direct Brisbane‑Munda service is discontinued; passengers will travel Brisbane‑Honiara on flight IE701 and continue Honiara‑Munda on flight IE4716.
Schedule Change Overview
Solomon Airlines announced a revision of its December 2026 timetable. The airline will move from a single international aircraft operation to a revised rotation that starts on 2 December 2026. Under the new plan the direct Friday service between Brisbane and Munda (flight IE715) is discontinued.
Instead, passengers will travel from Brisbane to Honiara on flight IE701 and then continue to Munda on domestic flight IE4716. The airline also confirmed that the updated schedule will be valid for bookings through 2027.
- Brisbane‑Honiara flight IE701 departs 8:50 am, arrives 1:10 pm
- Honiara‑Munda flight IE4716 departs 2:10 pm, arrives 3:00 pm
Domestic Capacity and Barakoma Service
The Friday rotation adds an extra domestic leg between Honiara and Munda, increasing seat availability for Western Province and Suavanao travelers. This adjustment supports tourism operators and corporate passengers who rely on domestic links.
A weekly service to Barakoma Airport is also reinstated, with the first flight scheduled for Friday, 4 December 2026. The restored Barakoma connection provides an additional travel option for residents and visitors to the island’s western region.
Passenger Support and Booking
Passengers who had bookings on the cancelled IE715 flight have been automatically transferred to the new connecting flights IE701 and IE4716, or to the direct Brisbane‑Honiara service where applicable. The airline will honour refunds or alternative arrangements in line with its Conditions of Carriage.
Travel agents and customers are advised to consult the updated timetable on the Solomon Airlines website and to verify itineraries for journeys planned through 2027. The airline will continue to operate the revised schedule for the full 2027 calendar year.
- Refunds and re‑bookings are processed under the airline’s Conditions of Carriage
- Bookings can be managed through the airline’s online portal or contact centre
What this means for travellers
Trip planning
- Existing Friday Brisbane‑Munda bookings must use the new Brisbane‑Honiara‑Munda connection
- New flight times are 8:50 am‑1:10 pm for Brisbane‑Honiara and 2:10 pm‑3:00 pm for Honiara‑Munda
- Barakoma weekly service resumes on Fridays from 4 December 2026, adding a domestic option
- The revised timetable applies to all bookings made through 2027
Cost and documents
- No additional fees are introduced by the schedule change
- Required travel documents remain unchanged for both international and domestic legs
- Refunds are handled without extra charge under the airline’s Conditions of Carriage
- Passengers should keep existing passports and visas; no new paperwork is needed
What you need to do
- Check the updated Solomon Airlines timetable and confirm the new itinerary
- If booked on the discontinued IE715, contact the airline for re‑booking or refund before travel
- Travel agents should update reservation systems with flight numbers IE701 and IE4716
- Monitor airline communications for any further adjustments to the December schedule
Who this affects
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Friday Brisbane‑Munda passengers
The direct Brisbane‑Munda flight on Fridays is discontinued and replaced by a connection via Honiara
What to do Must travel on the new Brisbane‑Honiara‑Munda routing using flights IE701 and IE4716
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Domestic travellers to Munda and Western Province
Additional domestic capacity between Honiara and Munda is added to the Friday rotation
What to do Can use the increased seat availability on the Honiara‑Munda leg
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Barakoma Airport users
Weekly Friday service to Barakoma is reinstated from 4 December 2026
What to do May book the restored Barakoma flight for domestic travel
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Tourism operators and business travellers in the Solomon Islands
Schedule adjustments affect international connections and domestic links used for travel packages
What to do Should adjust itineraries to reflect new flight times and connections
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Travel agents handling Solomon Islands itineraries
Booking systems need to reflect new flight numbers and routing
What to do Must update reservations and inform clients of the revised schedule
Frequently asked questions
What is the new route for Friday flights from Brisbane to Munda?
The direct Brisbane‑Munda flight is replaced by a two‑leg itinerary: Brisbane to Honiara on flight IE701 followed by Honiara to Munda on flight IE4716, effective from 2 December 2026.
When does the direct Brisbane‑Munda flight stop operating?
The direct Friday service between Brisbane and Munda (flight IE715) is discontinued as of 2 December 2026, with the change applied to all subsequent Friday flights.
Are there any extra fees for the schedule change?
No additional charges are introduced by the timetable revision; passengers retain the same fare structure and any refunds are processed under the airline’s existing Conditions of Carriage.
How can I change a booking that was on flight IE715?
Passengers with a cancelled IE715 booking have been automatically re‑assigned to the new connecting flights IE701 and IE4716, but they can also contact Solomon Airlines directly for a re‑booking or a refund if needed.
When does the Barakoma weekly service resume?
Weekly flights to Barakoma Airport restart on Friday, 4 December 2026, providing an additional domestic option as part of the revised December schedule.
