Solomon Airlines Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

IE / SLB · Solomon Islands

Solomon Airlines charges excess baggage per kilogram by route, with cheaper prepaid rates (bought during booking) and higher airport rates; oversized items pay an additional per-port bulky-item fee. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage PolicyOfficial website

Updated Oct 8, 2026

Solomon Airlines Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

LabelAmountNotes
Domestic16 kg
International30 kg
  • Belama Plus / Flexible Economy: 40 kg.

Carry-on baggage

All cabins

LabelAmount
Domestic Economy5 kg
International Economy7 kg
International Business10 kg

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Solomon Airlines

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to flysolomons.com and start a flight reservation for a Solomon Airlines (IE) operated flight.
  2. Add prepaid excess baggage during the flight reservation process, before completing payment.
  3. To change or add services to an existing booking, open Manage My Booking at flysolomons.com/explore/manage-my-booking and retrieve your reservation with booking reference and last name.
  4. Alternatively contact the local Solomon Airlines Reservations office or the travel agent who made the booking to purchase excess baggage before the deadline.
  5. Present your e-ticket and electronic miscellaneous document (EMD) at check-in as proof of prepayment.
  6. If you exceed your allowance without prepaying, pay the airport excess rate at the Airport Service Desk.

Prices

International excess baggage is charged per kilogram; prepaid rates bought before travel are lower than airport rates.

LabelAmountNotes
From Australia (prepaid)AUD 18.00 per kg
  • Applies to Brisbane to Honiara, Brisbane to Munda and Brisbane to Santo.
  • Airport rate on these routes: AUD 22.00 per kg.
From Solomon Islands (prepaid)SBD 80.00 per kg
  • Applies to Honiara to Brisbane, Munda to Brisbane, Honiara to Nadi, Honiara to Port Vila, Honiara to Auckland and Honiara to Port Moresby.
  • Airport rate on these routes: SBD 100.00 per kg.
From Fiji (prepaid)FJD 18.00 per kg
  • Applies to Nadi to Honiara.
  • Airport rate on this route: FJD 22.00 per kg.
From Vanuatu (prepaid)VUV 600 per kg
  • Applies to Port Vila to Honiara, Port Vila to Auckland, Port Vila to Christchurch and Santo to Brisbane.
  • Airport rate on these routes: VUV 700 per kg.
From New Zealand (prepaid)NZD 18.00 per kg
  • Applies to Auckland to Honiara, Auckland to Port Vila, Auckland to Brisbane and Christchurch to Port Vila.
  • Airport rate on these routes: NZD 22.00 per kg.
From Papua New Guinea (prepaid)PGK 50.00 per kg
  • Applies to Port Moresby to Honiara.
  • Airport rate on this route: PGK 63.00 per kg.

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes, but only during the flight reservation process on flysolomons.com, which gives the cheaper prepaid rate. For an existing booking, add services via Manage My Booking, or contact a Solomon Airlines Reservations office or your travel agent before the deadline.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Buy prepaid excess baggage during booking on flysolomons.com, through a Solomon Airlines Reservations office, through the travel agent who made the booking, or at the Airport Service Desk.

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

Prepaid excess baggage must be arranged before travel: via a Solomon Airlines office up to 24 hours before departure and via travel agents up to 6 hours before departure; at the airport, excess is accepted up to 90 minutes before departure. Present your e-ticket and electronic miscellaneous document (EMD) at check-in as proof of prepayment.

How does the airline calculate extra baggage charges?

Excess baggage is charged per kilogram, with the rate depending on the route and the currency of the departure point (e.g. AUD ex Australia, SBD ex Solomon Islands). No single checked item may exceed 32 kg.

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online in advance vs at the airport?

Yes. Prepaid rates are lower than airport rates on every international route (e.g. AUD 18.00/kg prepaid vs AUD 22.00/kg at the airport ex Brisbane; SBD 80.00/kg prepaid vs SBD 100.00/kg at the airport ex Honiara).

How many extra bags can I buy, and what are the bag limits?

Checked allowance is 30 kg in International Economy (40 kg Belama Plus/Flexible), 40 kg in International Business (50 kg Belama Plus) and 16 kg in Domestic Economy. No single checked item may exceed 32 kg; anything heavier must be sent as cargo. Passengers on the same booking who check in together on the same flight may pool their excess allowance.

What are the overweight or oversized baggage rules?

Items with total dimensions over 158 cm up to 277 cm (e.g. surfboards, scuba tanks, guitars) pay a per-port bulky-item fee plus the applicable excess weight rate. Any piece over 277 cm total dimensions cannot travel as baggage and must be sent as freight.

Do partner-operated or codeshare flights have different baggage rules?

Prepaid and published excess rates apply to Solomon Airlines (IE) ticketed and operated flights only. For codeshare or interline itineraries, the operating carrier's rates apply, and passengers holding two separate tickets are not eligible for prepaid excess baggage.

Can I get a refund or transfer extra baggage if I cancel or change my booking?

Prepaid excess baggage is non-refundable, and unused purchased weight is not refundable, transferable or exchangeable. Exceptions: if you hold a refundable ticket and refund the ticket, the excess fee is refunded with it; and if Solomon Airlines cannot carry your prepaid baggage due to disruption, aircraft change or operational/safety reasons.

Are there any important exceptions or restrictions I should know?

Sporting equipment (surfboards, scuba gear, golf clubs, bicycles) earns an extra 7 kg of checked allowance on Solomon Airlines operated flights. Children pay the same excess rate as adults. Bicycles must travel in a bike box with tyres deflated and pedals removed.

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