The Solomon Islands does not operate a metro system. Transportation across the islands relies primarily on minibuses, shared taxis, and inter-island maritime connections.
Key Features
• Minibus services
• Water transport
• Inter-island connections
• Private operators
• Maritime links
• Community services
Notable Characteristics
• Island-based transport
• Maritime connectivity
• Basic infrastructure
• Climate resilience
• Environmental focus
• Community needs
Major Transport Hubs
• Honiara Central Market
• Henderson International Airport
• Point Cruz Wharf
• Auki Port
• Gizo Terminal
• Noro Transport Center
Network Statistics
| Service Type | Coverage | Annual Passengers | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minibus | Urban Areas | 2 million* | 20-30 min |
| Maritime Services | Inter-island | 500,000* | Scheduled |
| Airport Links | Airport Routes | 100,000* | Flight-aligned |
*Estimated figures
Operating Information
Daily Operations
• Operating Hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Maritime Services: Weather dependent
• Peak Services: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Market day variations
• Weather considerations
• Special event services
Future Development
Priority Areas
• Basic infrastructure improvement
• Maritime safety enhancement
• Transport coordination
• Essential maintenance
• Environmental protection
• Climate resilience
Alternative Solutions
Current focus areas include:
• Road rehabilitation
• Maritime safety
• Service reliability
• Essential maintenance
• Environmental protection
• Climate adaptation
Development Challenges
Current Challenges
• Limited infrastructure
• Climate vulnerability
• Funding constraints
• Technical capacity
• Maintenance needs
• Resource limitations
Proposed Solutions
• International cooperation
• Climate resilient design
• Capacity building
• Maritime safety
• Service coordination
• Environmental focus
Major Areas
Honiara
• Transport network basics
• Infrastructure maintenance
• Service coordination
• Urban mobility
Provincial Centers
• Basic transport services
• Maritime links
• Essential infrastructure
• Community access
Future Considerations
Transport development priorities:
• Basic infrastructure
• Maritime safety
• Service reliability
• Environmental protection
• Essential maintenance
• Climate resilience
Environmental Impact
• Climate adaptation
• Sustainable practices
• Marine protection
• Environmental monitoring
• Resource conservation
• Ecosystem preservation
Climate Considerations
• Weather monitoring
• Infrastructure protection
• Service flexibility
• Emergency planning
• Disaster preparedness
• Maritime safety
The transport strategy focuses on:
• Basic mobility needs
• Maritime connectivity
• Essential services
• Environmental protection
• Service coordination
• Climate resilience
Note: Given Solomon Islands’ characteristics (dispersed archipelago), emphasis remains on:
• Maritime connectivity
• Basic infrastructure
• Climate resilience
• Environmental protection
• Service reliability
• Essential maintenance
Maritime Integration
• Inter-island services
• Port facilities
• Safety measures
• Weather monitoring
• Emergency response
• Passenger services
The country continues to develop its transport infrastructure with emphasis on:
• Essential mobility
• Maritime safety
• Environmental protection
• Service reliability
• Climate adaptation
• Basic services
This approach reflects Solomon Islands’ unique challenges as a Pacific nation, prioritizing basic transportation services and maritime connectivity while addressing climate vulnerability.
Unique Features
• Island connectivity
• Maritime focus
• Environmental protection
• Climate resilience
• Community services
• Basic infrastructure
Our Partners
- FR2 Infrastructure – Constructability advise and project and planning controls
- Staging Diagrams – Staging diagrams for possession planning
Possession Planning – Current Possession Calendars
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