Transportation

TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD CONDITIONS: While in the Solomon Islands, you may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. The information below concerning Solomon Islands is provided for general reference only and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance.

Traffic in Solomon Islands moves on the left side of the road. Paved roads are found only in and around Honiara. These two-lane paved roads are poorly marked and have many potholes. Roads are not well lit at night. The remaining roads in Solomon Islands are made of coral or gravel or are dirt tracks. Be careful when driving off main roads to avoid trespassing on communal land.  If you are involved in a road accident, the law requires you to stop and stay at the scene until the police arrive.

You should avoid travel by ferry, because safety regulations are not always strictly applied, and the travel can therefore be dangerous.

Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information. Also, we suggest that you visit the website of the Solomon Islands' Department of Commerce website for information about Solomon Islands driving permits, vehicle inspection, road tax and mandatory insurance.

AVIATION SAFETY OVERSIGHT: As there is no direct commercial air service to the United States by carriers registered in Solomon Islands, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not assessed the government of Solomon Islands’s Civil Aviation Authority for compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards.  Further information may be found on the FAA’s safety assessment page.