A Complete Guide to Flying, Cruising and Sailing to Fiji
Despite being a remote scattering of islands in the Pacific Ocean, Fiji is one of the easiest South Pacific Islands to get to. Fiji is comprised of around 333 islands scattered between Tonga to the east and Vanuatu to the west. To go more into the details, check out Where is Fiji Located?
Its international airport is considered one of the main travel hubs of the South Pacific, while there are several ports of call for cruise ships and ports of entry for yachts. Learn about the three main travel methods to get to Fiji in this guide, which includes flights, cruises, and sailing.
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5 Quick Tips for Getting to Fiji
To get started, here are five essential tips to ensure a smooth journey to this island paradise.
- Do you need a visa for Fiji? Find out in our Fiji visa guide.
- Be aware of the biosecurity restrictions – see Arrival Advice: Biosecurity & Customs in Fiji for advice.
- Learn about your airport transfer options here.
- Get familiar with the Fiji ports of call, like Suva, Lautoka and Port Denarau, if arriving on a cruise ship.
- Yachties need to be familiar with customs clearance formalities when arriving in Fiji.
And enjoy a smooth arrival following the steps in Arriving at Nadi Airport, Fiji: A Step-by-Step Guide.
© FijiPocketGuide.comInternational Flights to Fiji
Direct flights to Fiji come from Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Vanuatu, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Nauru, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Wallis & Futuna, the US, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan. Most connecting flights can be made in Australia, New Zealand, the US, Singapore, Canada and Hawaii.
Airlines, Routes and Duration of Flights to Fiji
The following airlines fly to Fiji on the following routes:
Learn more about flights to Fiji in Which Airlines Fly Straight to Fiji?
International Airports in Fiji
Although Fiji has two international airports, around 97% of visitors to Fiji come via Nadi International Airport (NAN) on the island of Viti Levu. Learn about its facilities and location in Airports in Fiji: Where Can You Fly to in Fiji? Nadi Airport has connecting flights to the outer islands, such as Vanua Levu, Taveuni and Kadavu, as well as chartered flights to smaller islands. Nausori International Airport (SUV) receives international flights from Tuvalu and connects to the outer islands of the Lomaiviti, Lau, Vanua Levu and Taveuni. More details on scheduled flights can be found in Domestic Flights in Fiji: Your Guide to Interisland Flights.
Those landing from an international flight in Nadi or Nausori need to go through an arrivals process, including customs, immigration and biosecurity. Learn more about the formalities in our guide, Arriving in Fiji: Airport Customs, Biosecurity & the Arrival Process.
Airport transfers await arriving international flights outside of the arrivals hall of Nadi Airport. Most airport transfers need to be pre-booked. Otherwise, taxis and bus services are available. Check out our guide to All Fiji Airport Transfer Options: Buses, Helicopters & More for all your options.
© FijiPocketGuide.comCruises to Fiji
Fiji is on the itinerary of several South Pacific cruises from Australia, New Zealand, French Polynesia, as well as round-the-world cruises from the US. There are five ports of call in Fiji, the main ones being Suva, Lautoka and Port Denarau.
Cruises to Fiji
Some of the cruise liners that operate cruises to Fiji include:
- Celebrity Cruises
- Royal Caribbean
- Princess Cruises
- Carnival Cruises
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Holland America Line
- Windstar Cruises
- Paul Gauguin Cruises
- Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
- Silversea
- Crystal Cruises
- Azamara
Find out more about these cruises and where they depart in the 10 Cruises That Visit Fiji.
Ports of Call in Fiji
The most-visited port of call in Fiji is the capital, Suva. The city centre is a short walk from Suva Wharf, while shore excursions to the surrounding region and the Pacific Harbour are popular. See A Guide to the Port of Suva for Cruisers and learn more about the city in The Complete Guide to Suva.
Closely following as the most visited cruise destination in Fiji, Lautoka is also on many cruise ship itineraries. Just a short drive from the tourism hotspot of Nadi with its mud pools and tropical garden, as well as the Koroyanitu National Heritage Park with its wonderful waterfalls, Lautoka makes a good hub to hit the highlights. Check out all of your options in the 10 Best Shore Excursions from Lautoka.
Port Denarau is a tourist hub of Fiji with many activities to take part in, from island day trips to quad biking to spa treatments. Check out the 10 Best Shore Excursions from Denarau and The Complete Guide to Denarau Island for more about this port of call.
Other ports of call in Fiji include Savusavu and Dravuni Island. Learn more about those and get more tips for cruising to Fiji in The Guide to Taking a Cruise & the Ports of Call in Fiji.
© FijiPocketGuide.comSailing to Fiji
Finally, another way you can get to Fiji is on a sailing yacht. Fiji is conveniently located at the centre of the Transpacific journey between the US and New Zealand. The yachting season is between May and October.
Fiji Sailing Formalities
Fiji Customs requires that all yachts arriving in Fiji from overseas need to submit an Advance Notification (C2-C) Form at least 48 hours before arriving. There are seven ports of entry in Fiji:
- Port Denarau Marina, Viti Levu
- Lautoka, Viti Levu
- Vuda Marina, Viti Levu
- Suva, Viti Levu
- Savusavu, Vanua Levu
- Levuka, Ovalau Island
- Rotuma
Yachts must go through a clearance process, flying the yellow Q flag upon arrival and permitting Port Health, Customs, Agriculture Quarantine, and Immigration officers to board and inspect the yacht.
For more details on sailing formalities, see The Sailing Guide to Fiji.
More on How to Get to Fiji
That’s it from the guide on how to get to Fiji. For more tips for getting to Fiji, take a look at the following:
- Fiji Arrival Airports: Which Airport to Fly into Fiji
- Arrival at Nadi International Airport: Step-by-Step
- Where is Fiji Located?
Finally, check out more transport options around the islands in our Fiji Transport Guide: 20 Best Ways to Get Around Fiji.
Sources:
The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across Fiji and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:
- Land Transport Authority (Road safety advice - Updated [2025])
- Tourism Fiji (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Immigration (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (Customs and visitor taxes - Updated [2025])
- Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (Biosecurity advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Meteorological Service (Weather forecast and warnings - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Bureau of Statistics (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2025])
- Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (Tourism statistics - Updated [2025])
- SPTO (Pacific tourism advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (Tourism trade association - Updated [2025])
- Safe Travel (New Zealand travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- Smart Traveller (Australia travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- Travel.State.Gov (U.S. travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
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