Fiji travel guide

About Fiji

Nadi is the third-largest city in Fiji, after Suva and Lautoka. It is located on the western side of the main island of Viti Levu, and had a population of 59,707 at the most recent census, in 2017. Nadi is multiracial with many of its inhabitants Asians, Indian or Indigenous Fijians, along with a large transient population of foreign tourists. Along with sugar cane production, tourism is a mainstay of the local economy.

Cheap flights to Fiji

The lowest round-trip fare found by Destina Holidays travellers in the last 30 days was $1,524 from Vancouver, travelling 8 Dec – 16 Jan. These are the cheapest fares from the most searched cities.

• YVR Vancouver to Fiji8 Dec – 16 Jan · NAN from$1,524
• YTO Toronto to Fiji30 Nov – 20 Jan · NAN from$1,801
• YEG Edmonton to Fiji8 May – 29 May · NAN from$1,652
• YOW Ottawa to Fiji25 May – 31 May · NAN from$1,935
• YLW Kelowna to Fiji7 Nov – 14 Nov · NAN from$1,775
• YYJ Victoria to Fiji15 Nov – 29 Nov · NAN from$1,831
• YXE Saskatoon to Fiji1 Jan – 8 Jan · NAN from$2,606
• YWG Winnipeg to Fiji10 Feb – 17 Feb · NAN from$1,950

Cheapest month to fly

Airlines travellers compared most often: Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines.

Prices are per adult in US dollars, taken from searches between 20 Sep and 20 Oct 2026. Fares change often, so search your dates for live prices.

Best time to visit Fiji

Based on recent weather records, the most comfortable time to visit Fiji is June to July and September, when average daytime highs are around 83–84°F and rain falls on about 5 days a month.

Average daily low and high temperatures and days with at least 1 mm of rain, from recent weather records. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.

Fiji weather forecast

• Wed 21 Oct 82° 67° 41%
• Thu 22 Oct 83° 67° 67%
• Fri 23 Oct 82° 65° 78%
• Sat 24 Oct 82° 63° 49%
• Sun 25 Oct 83° 66° 46%
• Mon 26 Oct 82° 65° 18%

Know before you go

Currency

Fijian dollar (FJD)1 US dollar ≈ $2.26

Languages

English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi, Rotuman

Calling code

+679

Driving

On the left

Time zone

Pacific/FijiUTC+12

Capital

Suva

Getting to Fiji

These are the airports closest to central Fiji. Compare fares into each one, as a slightly longer transfer can sometimes mean a much cheaper flight.

• NAN Nadi International Airport4 mi (6 km) from the city centre

Getting around Fiji

Nadi has reliable local buses that let you explore the town and beyond. Just wave to the driver and you will be able to hop on from anywhere along the route. The comfortable, airy buses cost a fraction of that of a rental car. The bus clearly states where it is travelling from and to but you can also confirm with the driver. To get off, just ring the bell and the driver will stop anywhere along the route even if there is no official bus stop nearby.

Fiji travel FAQ