Practical information Sailing in Solomon Islands


DOCUMENTATION
Passport in force with a minimum validity of 6 months, without the need for a visa if the stay does not exceed 90 days, invitation letter and return ticket.


HEALTH AND VACCINES
No type of vaccine is necessary, but prophylactic treatment for malaria in certain areas is advisable.
Mandatory vaccine against yellow fever arrives from infected areas.
It is recommended to drink bottled water.


TIME ZONE
GMT + 11


ARRIVAL AIRPORTS
Honiara (HIR, Solomon Islands)
Atoifi (ATD, Solomon Islands)
Balalae (BAS, Solomon Islands)
Bellona Island (BNY, Solomon Islands)
Choiseul Bay (CHY, Solomon Islands)
Sege (EGM, Solomon Islands)
Fera Island (FRE, Solomon Islands)
Gizo (GZO, Solomon Islands)
Kirakira (IRA, Solomon Islands)
Munda (MUA, Solomon Islands)
Santa Ana (NNB, Solomon Islands)
Rennell Island (RNL, Solomon Islands)
Marau (RUS, Solomon Islands)
Santa Cruz (SCZ, Solomon Islands)
Suavanao Airstrip (VAO, Solomon Islands)
Kagau (KGE, Solomon Islands)
Ramata Island (RBV, Solomon Islands)
Ulava Airport (RNA, Solomon Islands)
Auki Gwaunaru'U (AKS, Solomon Islands)
Parasi (PRS, Solomon Islands)


OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
English


CURRENCY AND CHANGE
The Solomon Islands dollar (SI $)


WEATHER
The climate is tropical, softened by the surrounding Pacific Ocean. During the winter, from the end of April to the beginning of November, the trade winds cool the temperature. Tropical rain showers are short and generally separated from each other for several days. In summer, from mid-November to mid-April, monsoon winds blow from the west. This is the wettest season of the year. The period of maximum rains is from December to April. The best months to visit the islands are the months of June and September


MEDIUM TEMPERATURE
The average annual temperatures are around 26º


TELEPHONE PREFIX
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