INTRODUCTION
How to get to Fiji
Fiji’s cluster of heavenly islands is located in the middle of the South Pacific, just East of Australia and North of New Zealand and can be reached easily from many destinations. You can fly directly and non-stop from Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, Vancouver, Dallas, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
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BY AIR:
By Air
Several airlines serve Fiji from Australia, New Zealand and from other Pacific Islands.
Long-haul flights to Fiji are operated by Fiji Airways.
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways is Fiji’s national carrier and is one of the longest established airlines in the South Pacific. It originated as an island service over 50 years ago and now serves many cities in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific and has recently massively widened its traditional long-haul route network of Los Angeles and Hong Kong by adding Singapore, Tokyo and San Francisco to the flight map. In 2018 Fiji Airways joined the “oneworld” alliance of airlines as the first “oneworld connect” partner. “oneworld connect” partners provide select alliance benefits to frequent flyers from any “oneworld” member airline travelling on their flights. Fiji Airways has the Airline Code FJ and Nadi International Airport the three-letter code NAN.
1. Codeshare Partners:
For long-haul travelers from Europe, Asia and North America, the many Codeshare partners of Fiji Airways offer seamless connections to Fiji!
Air India, Air New Zealand, Air Vanuatu, Alaska, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, JAL, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, Solomon Airlines, Qantas
2. Fleet
Fiji Airways flights are available on a modern fleet of Boeing and Airbus aircrafts, ranging from brand new 344 seat Airbus A350-900 aircrafts to Boeing 737-800.
Fiji Link is the official domestic carrier of Fiji, offering domestic flights to twelve destinations including Suva (SUV), Nadi (NAN), Labasa (LBS), Taveuni (TVU) and Kadavu (KDV); as well as regionally to the Pacific Island nations of Tonga, Samoa, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Fiji Link is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fiji Airways and boasts a fleet of ATR 72-600, ATR 42-500 and De Havilland Twin Otter aircraft
You can find more information on Fiji Airways under https://www.fijiairways.com/
Flying times
Flying From - To Fiji - Flying Time
London - Nadi - 26 h
Frankfurt - Nadi - 26 h
Mumbai - Nadi - 29 h
Singapore - Nadi - 10 h 15 min
Hong Kong - Nadi - 10 h 15 min
Tokyo Narita - Nadi - 8 h 30 min
Los Angeles - Nadi - 9 hours 45mins10 hours
San Francisco - Nadi - 11 hours
Honolulu - Nadi - 6 hours 45mins 7 hours
Dallas- Nadi- 13 hours
Vancouver- 11 hours 40 mins
Sydney - Nadi - 4 hours
Brisbane - Nadi - 3 hours 30mins
Melbourne - Nadi - 4 hours 50mins
Adelaide- 5 hours 20 mins
Auckland - Nadi - 3 hours
Wellington - Nadi - 3 hours 45mins
Christchurch - Nadi - 4 hours
International Airports
Nadi International Airport (NAN) is the principal gateway to Fiji and is situated 9km north of Nadi town on the west coast of Viti Levu. The international terminal has undergone a massive refurbishment and now offers an airport experience of international standard.
In the arrival area you can find ATMs, money exchange, telecommunication providers, a café and the offices of almost all ground handlers in Fiji. A taxi rank is just outside the arrival hall.
In the departure area you can find a brand-new coffee shop. In the departure lounge guests can find a choice of duty-free shops and food outlets. Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand operate new business class lounges.
Nausori International Airport (SUV) is situated 23km northeast of downtown Suva on the east coast of Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu. An easy 30 minutes’ drive from the country's capital, Suva, the main bustling centre for the South Pacific and home to many international and regional organisations.
Airlines operate domestic flights that will take you through to Nadi Airport to connect your international flights daily in less than 30 minutes. There are also weekly flights connecting internationally to Nuku'alofa and Funafuti; and the domestic flights connecting the main islands of Viti Levu to Vanua Levu.
BY SEA
1. BLUE LANES
To safely reopen Fiji’s waters to ocean travellers during the Covid19 pandemic, Fiji has established “Blue Lanes” for yachts and pleasure craft wanting to explore the islands of Fiji.Under this initiative, Port Denarau Marina in western Viti Levu and Savusavu Bay in Vanua Levu are the only ports of entry into Fiji until declared otherwise.
How to sign up?
Engage a Fiji Yacht Agent to liaise with the relevant authorities on your behalf. There are three based in Fiji: Yacht Help, Yacht Partners and Seal Superyachts Fiji.
Undertake a RT-PCR test prior to your departure to Fiji (less than 72 hours before) to determine a COVID-19 free status. Lab test results must be shown on a laboratory letterhead.
Submit completed entry application to an appointed yacht agent along with a) the crew’s negative test results and b) an itinerary for your stay in Fiji. The agent will liaise with the Fijian government COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Taskforce (CRMT) to review and approve.
Download and activate the careFiji App to assist Fijian authorities with their contact tracing efforts in-country.
More details can be found here.
2. CRUISE SHIPS
Currently cruise ships are still strictly banned from entering Fiji waters. Once borders are open again after the pandemic, cruise ships can be cleared in Lautoka and Suva harbor.
ENTRY CONDITIONS FOR YACHTS PRE-COVID
Strict laws govern the entry of yachts into Fiji. Under Customs law in Fiji, it is a requirement that the Master of the vessel gives a minimum of 48 hours notification to Customs prior to arrival in Fiji. It is also necessary to provide this same 48-hour notice period to Ports Authority, Department of Immigration, Health and Biosecurity.
Regulations for Immigration stipulate that you must be cleared within 24 hours of arrival into Fiji waters. The ports of entry, through which you must arrive, are located in Suva, Lautoka, Savusavu, Levuka and Rotuma. Vuda Marina falls under the Lautoka Wharf Boundary and clearance can also be made here during scheduled hours.
Port Denarau is classed as a Port of Sufferance which allows vessels into the marina on a case-by-case basis. Prior application must be made through the Marina office no less than 48 hours in advance.
For more information about Ports of Fiji and requirements visit Fiji Ports and Fiji Shores & Marinas.