Solomon Airlines confirms Tarawa to Brisbane flight on 26 March

Solomon Airlines has announced they have the approval to offer passenger seats for sale onboard the airline’s Airbus A320-200 international aircraft from Tarawa to Brisbane on Saturday 26 March 2022.

The incoming flight to Kiribati, Flight IE 670 will depart Brisbane at 9.00am, operating as a cargo-only flight arriving in Tarawa at 4.00pm. Flight IE 671 departing Tarawa at 6.00pm arriving in Brisbane at 9.00pm will carry both cargo and passengers. 

Solomon Airlines advised that spaces onboard the aircraft will be strictly limited and special conditions apply.

Passengers intending to book must have a visa to enter Australia or a transit visa and another flight departure within 72 hours of arrival. Passengers who are transiting in Australia within 8 hours to another country, may not require a visa but will need to advise of the connecting flight at the time of booking.

Transit passengers are urged to check with their connecting airline or country of final destination for all required testing and documentation, as this will be required upon check-in in Tarawa.

The Australian Government requires that all passengers entering Australia have Government-issued proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and a Digital Passenger Declaration completed within 72 hours prior to departure.

COVID-19 tests are not required for entry for departures from Kiribati.

For more details on what is required to travel from Tarawa to Brisbane click here

Bookings can be made through Air Kiribati's office in Tarawa, or if paying by credit card, contact Solomon Airlines Brisbane Sales Office on (+61) 07 3860 5883 or by emailing [email protected], or the airline’s Honiara Sales Office on (+677) 20152 or by emailing [email protected].

All Solomon Airlines flights comply fully with the COVID-19 regulations of the relevant countries including all passengers being required to wear facemasks in all airports and for the full duration of the flight.