Cheap Flights to Solomon Islands

Useful advice for travelling to Solomon Islands (SLB)

Flights to the Solomon Islands beckon many travellers wishing to explore an exotic and undiscovered territory. Thick jungle, huts with roofs made from palm leaves, tropical climate, alive traditional culture, and sights that seem to have come straight from the “Discovery” channel all make this island country a perfect place o visit time and time again.

Preparing for the trip

Lithuanian citizens that wish to spend a holiday in this country need to acquire a visa. Tourists should also obtain some anti-malaria medicine and get vaccinated against hepatitis A and typhoid fever. Active leisure lovers will feel safer and will be able to enjoy their holiday easier if they apply for health insurance before heading out.

Transportation and travel charges

The best ways to get better acquainted with the Solomon Islands are to use numerous offered means of water transport, so that you will be able to easily go from one coast to another. Local inland minibuses and taxis are also available, but you could always choose to on foot or ride a bike, as the separate islands are quite small in size.

You can pay for your purchases using the official local currency, the Solomon Islands dollar (SBD). One dollar equals to approximately 0.115 euro. Living costs in the islands are similar to those in Lithuania. For example, you can have lunch in a cheap restaurant for 150 Solomon Islands dollars and buy a cappuccino for about 34. In local shops, a 1.5 litre water bottle will cost you 10 dollars; you can buy one kilogram of rice for about 13 dollars, while a bottle of wine will cost you approximately 50 dollars. Public transport tickets cost 3 dollars, and a one kilometre long taxi ride will cost you approximately 10.

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Best return gifts choices

The best way to memorize your trip to the Solomon Islands is to purchase some traditional handmade products: bamboo flutes or other bamboo products as well as wood engraved wood gifts, and hand-woven or embroidered bags. Practical gifts of jewellery made from sea shells and pearls or colourful spices will also pleasantly surprise your loved ones and friends. Naturally, you could always go for some traditional souvenirs with local imagery: key chains, magnets, greeting cards, and so on.