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Pacific Islands · Oceania

Solomon Islands holidays

9.4°S · 160.0°E
At a glanceWWII wreck diving, pristine reefs and traditional village life, among the least visited island groups on Earth. Infrequent flights and very basic infrastructure outside the capital.
~26h flight estimate6 to 10 days£60 to £200+ per dayDemanding
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Best time to visit Solomon Islands

The strongest period is May to October. April and November are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 27°C across the main season. Some rain is likely, even in the better months.

Jan28°COther
Feb28°COther
Mar28°COther
Apr28°CShoulder
May27°CBest
Jun27°CBest
Jul26°CBest
Aug27°CBest
Sep27°CBest
Oct28°CBest
Nov28°CShoulder
Dec28°COther

How much does a trip to Solomon Islands cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £60 a day at the budget end, around £80 a day mid-range and £200+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1730 to £2420 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £1135 off-peak, £1455 typically and £1965 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.

What kind of holiday is Solomon Islands?

Solomon Islands is strongest for diving and watersports, adventure, and history and culture. The main settings are tropical islands, coastal scenery, and rainforest and jungle, and the pace is active.

How flexible is it? Solomon Islands can credibly be planned with a relaxed to very active daytime pace, serene to lively evenings and hidden gem to off-beat crowd settings through the choice of area, hotel, activities and timing. The typical version has active days, serene evenings and a hidden gem setting. The quiz selects the closest credible version rather than treating it as one fixed product.

Strong fit if

  • You want diving and watersports, adventure, and history and culture.
  • You enjoy active days and getting outdoors.
  • You value quieter, less obvious places.

Think twice if

  • You want an effortless, highly supported holiday.
  • You mainly want to stay by a pool or on one beach.
  • You want lively nightlife every evening.

Travel from the UK

Allow roughly 26 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is a substantial journey, so ten nights or more will usually make better use of the travel time.

How much effort does this take?

This is demanding travel. Expect more complicated logistics, thinner infrastructure or a meaningful language barrier, and plan the route carefully before booking.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Solomon Islands?

The strongest period is May to October. April and November are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 27°C. Some rain is likely, even in the better months.

How much does a trip to Solomon Islands cost?

On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £60 a day at the budget end, around £80 a day mid-range and £200+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1730 to £2420 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £1135 off-peak, £1455 typically and £1965 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.

How long is the flight or journey to Solomon Islands from the UK?

Allow roughly 26 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.

Who is Solomon Islands good for?

Solomon Islands best suits travellers looking for diving and watersports, adventure, and history and culture. Expect tropical islands, coastal scenery, and rainforest and jungle, with an active pace.

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