ALL Fiji Airport Transfer Options: Buses, Helicopters & More

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Airport Taxis

Taxis are the obvious go-to when it comes to airport transport in Fiji. Like at most airports around the world, taxi drivers wait enthusiastically outside of the arrival halls of Fiji’s busiest airports. Particularly, you’ll easily find taxis from Viti Levu’s airports, Nadi International Airport and Nausori International Airport. The occasional taxi also awaits flights at Savusavu Airport and Labasa Airport on Vanua Levu, while taxis rarely wait at Matei Airport on Taveuni and Vunisea Airport on Kadavu.

Taxis from Nadi International Airport

As Nadi is the main arrival airport in Fiji, it’s worth diving into the taxis of the airport a little further. A taxi rank is situated just outside of the Customs Hall of the airport, where only yellow taxis are permitted to pick up at the airport.

Most taxis will take you almost anywhere in Viti Levu for a fixed rate, but taxis use a metre within Nadi and Denarau. There is a premium flagfall rate for pick-ups from Nadi Airport, which does not apply elsewhere in Nadi. See How Much Does a Nadi Airport Taxi Cost? for price examples.

For more information on using taxis, see The Guide to Taxis in Fiji.

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Tour and Transfer Companies

Exclusively from Nadi International Airport, there is an abundance of airport-to-accommodation transfer companies taking pre-booked passengers between Nadi Airport and their chosen accommodation across Viti Levu. Airport transfer companies work according to your schedule, so all you need to do is to book with them prior to arrival, give them your flight number, and they will be waiting with a sign with your name on it at the Arrivals Hall of the airport.

There are two types of airport transfers available: shared transfers and private transfers. Shared transfers are usually cheaper, taking a bus or a minivan shared with other passengers, while private transfers are exclusively for your group and sometimes stopping for shopping along the way. There are even wheelchair-accessible transfers available, which we go over in our complete guide, Accessibility in Fiji: Travellers with Disabilities, Wheelchair Access & More.

As there are quite a few tour and transfer companies in Fiji, we show you some of our favourites in the 15 Best Airport Transfers in Fiji.

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Buses

The most cost-effective means of airport transport in Fiji is by bus. A regular bus schedule operates from Nadi International Airport. Those looking to take a bus to other airports in Fiji, like Nausori Airport in Suva, can take a bus to the nearest towns (in this case, Nausori town) and then a taxi to the airport.

Buses at Nadi International Airport

There are two types of buses: express buses running between Nadi Airport and Suva via the Queens Road, and public buses running between Nadi town and suburbs, Lautoka and Nadi Airport.

Express buses like Sunbeam and Pacific Transport pick up passengers outside the International Terminal entrance at Nadi International Airport. They stop at tourist accommodations and towns on the Coral Coast and the Pacific Harbour for a very reasonable price.

Public buses stop at a bus stop along the Queens Road, just outside of the Nadi Airport driveway entrance (that’s about a 200 m (219 yards) walk from the Arrivals Hall). These buses cost only a couple of dollars, depending on how far you are travelling, but you will need to purchase a temporary e-Transport Card onboard, starting from FJ$2 – find out more in Where to Book Bus Transport in Fiji?

Find out more about taking the bus in Fiji in How to Travel Around Fiji by Bus.

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Resort Transfers

Another way to get between the airport and your chosen accommodation is by a resort transfer. By this, we mean transport that is organised by accommodations specifically for their guests.

Many resorts and hotels in and around Nadi offer complimentary transfers to and from Nadi International Airport, so be sure to inquire about this service when booking your accommodation.

For resorts in more remote destinations around Fiji, such as Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Kadavu and the Lomaiviti Islands, they offer transfers from the nearest airport, most often for a fee but sometimes included in your resort package.

Determining a price is difficult for resort transfers as it typically depends on how long the transfer is and what transport it uses. Transfers in Nadi, which only require a road vehicle to drive a short distance, are free, and transfers that include both road and sea travel can be around FJ$400 per group for a round trip.

Get an idea of the type of transport you may be taking based on each island group:

• 10 Ways to Get to Savusavu & Vanua Levu
• 10 Ways to Get to Taveuni
• 5 Ways to Get to Levuka & the Lomaiviti Islands
• 5 Ways to Get to Kadavu
• 5 Ways to Get to the Lau Islands

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Helicopter, Seaplane and Ferry Transfers

For travellers staying at selected resorts around Fiji, especially in the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands, you have the option of helicopter, seaplane and ferry transfers.

Helicopter Transfers in Fiji

Direct helicopter transfers are available between Nadi International Airport and selected resorts in the Mamanuca Islands, Yasawa Islands, and Viti Levu. See Where to Hire a Helicopter in Fiji for more information.

Seaplane Transfers in Fiji

Both seaplane and fixed-wing plane flights are available to take directly from Nadi Airport to a range of destinations in the Mamanuca Islands, the Yasawa Islands, along the Suncoast, Vanua Levu, Taveuni, the Pacific Harbour and Kadavu. Learn more about Where to Hire a Plane or Seaplane in Fiji.

Ferry Transfers in Fiji

Ok, so the ferries in Fiji are not literally at Nadi Airport, but ferry companies offer courtesy coaches to Port Denarau, where the ferries depart to connect with the Mamanuca and Yasawa island resorts. Learn more about ferry transfers in The Guide to Travelling in Fiji by Ferry.

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Vehicle Rental Airport Delivery

Finally, if you’re planning on hiring a vehicle for the duration of your stay on your chosen island in Fiji, consider getting your vehicle delivered to the airport. It will be ready in the airport car park for you to pick up on arrival.

At Nadi Airport, Savusavu Airport and Labasa Airport, car rental deliveries are typically free of charge. At other airports where car rentals are available nearby, such as Nausori Airport (Suva) and Matei Airport (Taveuni), there may be a delivery fee.

Check out all your rental options in the 20 Best Car Rentals in Fiji.