Solomon Airlines has today released details of the repatriation flight to Vanuatu, Tonga and Australia on Saturday September 5.

It will also be the first repatriation flight from Tonga to Australia via the Brisbane Gateway.

The flights are being made with the approval of the Solomon Islands Government and the relevant foreign governments.

“The airline’s Airbus A320 aircraft (currently based in Brisbane), will first operate Flight IE614 from Honiara to Port Vila and Tongatapu: departing at 8.00am from Henderson International Airport arriving in Port Vila at 10.00am local time.

“Flight IE614 will then depart at 11.00am landing in Tongatapu at 3.25pm local time.”

The Honiara to Port Vila and Tongatapu flight is available only for citizens or pre-approved residents of both Vanuatu and Tonga. Passengers are required to have proof of medical clearance and a negative COVID-19 test in order to travel.

Tonga to Brisbane

Solomon Airlines Flight IE615 from Tongatapu to Brisbane direct will depart Tonga at 4.10pm arriving in Brisbane at 6.10pm.

The Tongatapu to Brisbane service is available only for those who are permitted to transit or stay in Australia. Available seats on board the aircraft are strictly limited in accordance with Australia Border Force and Queensland Health quarantine requirements.

“The special approval granted to Solomon Airlines will provide a unique opportunity for foreign nationals in Tonga to return to their home countries,” Solomon Airlines stated.

Further information on the flights is available from email sales [at] flysolomons [dot] com [dot] sb, or through Brisbane Reservations telephone: (+61) 07 38605883 or email reservations [at] flysolomons [dot] com.

“All Solomon Airlines repatriation flights comply with the COVID-19 regulations and requirements of the relevant countries. Solomon Airlines crew wear facemasks and gloves for duration of service
and catering is minimal to reduce contact between passengers and crew.”