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Getting There
Fiji
Getting There by Air
The national airline, Air Pacific (FJ) (www.airpacific.com), flies from Los Angeles, Tokyo, Sydney, Auckland and many South Pacific countries. There are no direct flights from the UK; Air New Zealand flies from London to Nadi via Los Angeles.
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Nadi is 27 hours 45 minutes (plus connection/stopover time). From Los Angeles to Nadi is 11 hours 40 minutes.
Main Airports
Nadi (NAN) is 8km (5 miles) north of Nadi town on Viti Levu island (www.afl.com.fj) and is where most international flights arrive. To/from the airport: Taxis and buses are available (journey time - 20 minutes). Facilities: 24-hour bank/bureaux de change, duty-free shops, 24-hour bar, restaurants, 24-hour left luggage office, tourist information, post office and car hire.
Suva (SUV) is at Nausori, 16km (9 miles) from Suva (journey time - 30 minutes), and is the hub for internal flights. To/from the airport: Taxis and car hire. Facilities: Parking, duty-free shop, snack bar, and car hire.
Air Passes
Visit South the Pacific Pass: valid with Solomon Airlines (IE), Air Vanuatu (NF), Our Airline (Air Nauru) (ON), Qantas (QF), Air Niugini (PX), Aircalin (SB) and Air Pacific (FJ). The pass allows flexible island hopping within the South Pacific, for up to 40% off normal airfares.
Boomerang Pass: can be used to explore the South West Pacific, Australia and New Zealand. Two or more sectors must be purchased. Used in conjunction with Qantas and British Airways international tickets from the UK to Australia. The pass is also valid on Air Pacific (FJ), Air Vanuatu (NF) and Polynesian Airlines (PH). For further information, contact one of the participating airlines.
Air New Zealand South Pacific Airpass: offers flights between 36 locations in the region. The fares vary according to four domestic and three international travel zones, and the pass must be bought in conjunction with an international ticket outside of the South Pacific or within 30 days of arrival. Contact Air New Zealand for details.
Departure Tax
The F$40 international departure tax is included in ticket prices.
Getting There by Water
Main ports: Suva and Lautoka (Viti Levu). Lautoka, Levuka, Savusavu, and Suva are ports of entry for cruising yachts. Several cruise ship lines serve Fiji.
Getting There by Air
The national airline, Air Pacific (FJ) (www.airpacific.com), flies from Los Angeles, Tokyo, Sydney, Auckland and many South Pacific countries. There are no direct flights from the UK; Air New Zealand flies from London to Nadi via Los Angeles.
Approximate Flight Times
From London to Nadi is 27 hours 45 minutes (plus connection/stopover time). From Los Angeles to Nadi is 11 hours 40 minutes.
Main Airports
Nadi (NAN) is 8km (5 miles) north of Nadi town on Viti Levu island (www.afl.com.fj) and is where most international flights arrive. To/from the airport: Taxis and buses are available (journey time - 20 minutes). Facilities: 24-hour bank/bureaux de change, duty-free shops, 24-hour bar, restaurants, 24-hour left luggage office, tourist information, post office and car hire.
Suva (SUV) is at Nausori, 16km (9 miles) from Suva (journey time - 30 minutes), and is the hub for internal flights. To/from the airport: Taxis and car hire. Facilities: Parking, duty-free shop, snack bar, and car hire.
Air Passes
Suva (SUV) is at Nausori, 16km (9 miles) from Suva (journey time - 30 minutes), and is the hub for internal flights. To/from the airport: Taxis and car hire. Facilities: Parking, duty-free shop, snack bar, and car hire.
Visit South the Pacific Pass: valid with Solomon Airlines (IE), Air Vanuatu (NF), Our Airline (Air Nauru) (ON), Qantas (QF), Air Niugini (PX), Aircalin (SB) and Air Pacific (FJ). The pass allows flexible island hopping within the South Pacific, for up to 40% off normal airfares.
Boomerang Pass: can be used to explore the South West Pacific, Australia and New Zealand. Two or more sectors must be purchased. Used in conjunction with Qantas and British Airways international tickets from the UK to Australia. The pass is also valid on Air Pacific (FJ), Air Vanuatu (NF) and Polynesian Airlines (PH). For further information, contact one of the participating airlines.
Air New Zealand South Pacific Airpass: offers flights between 36 locations in the region. The fares vary according to four domestic and three international travel zones, and the pass must be bought in conjunction with an international ticket outside of the South Pacific or within 30 days of arrival. Contact Air New Zealand for details.
Departure Tax
Boomerang Pass: can be used to explore the South West Pacific, Australia and New Zealand. Two or more sectors must be purchased. Used in conjunction with Qantas and British Airways international tickets from the UK to Australia. The pass is also valid on Air Pacific (FJ), Air Vanuatu (NF) and Polynesian Airlines (PH). For further information, contact one of the participating airlines.
Air New Zealand South Pacific Airpass: offers flights between 36 locations in the region. The fares vary according to four domestic and three international travel zones, and the pass must be bought in conjunction with an international ticket outside of the South Pacific or within 30 days of arrival. Contact Air New Zealand for details.
The F$40 international departure tax is included in ticket prices.
Getting There by Water
Main ports: Suva and Lautoka (Viti Levu). Lautoka, Levuka, Savusavu, and Suva are ports of entry for cruising yachts. Several cruise ship lines serve Fiji.
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