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Country
Fiji
Continent
Oceania
Airport
NAN
Currency
Fijian dollar (FJD)
Time zone
UTC+12
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Fiji's air gateway on Viti Levu
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Nadi (pronounced "Nandi") is the airport town on the west coast of Viti Levu, Fiji's largest island, according to Wikivoyage (EN). The main airport was built here rather than in the capital, Suva, because of the drier climate on this side of the island, and Wikipedia (EN) notes that Nadi is the principal port of entry for air travellers to Fiji. Many visitors only pass through on their way to the islands, yet the town has enough to fill a day or two: a colourful Hindu temple, busy markets, an orchid garden and the sugar cane plains around it. Wikipedia (EN) describes Nadi as multiracial, with a large Indo-Fijian population and a large transient population of tourists, and says that sugar cane and tourism are the mainstays of the local economy. This page focuses on Nadi and its links to the islands; the country page covers Fiji as a whole. Fares to NAN vary with the season, stopovers and connections; SniperAir tracks them and alerts you when one drops below your budget.
Airport and getting into town
Nadi airport, about 9 km from town
Nadi – International Airport (NAN)
Nadi International Airport (NAN) is the main international airport of Fiji: it handled 2,485,319 passengers in 2019 and about 97% of international visitors, according to Wikipedia (EN, FR). It is at Namaka, about 9 km from the town according to Wikipedia (EN, Nadi) and 10 km according to the airport article, and more than 190 km from Suva. Wikipedia (EN) adds that it is owned and operated by a state-owned company and is the hub of the national airline. The original airstrips were built by New Zealand from 1939 and extended during the Pacific war.
Distance per Wikipedia (EN, FR, ES): about 9 km; the English airport article gives 10 km. We give neither journey times nor taxi fares, which change. Check the airport's offer before you travel.
Wikivoyage (EN) says domestic flights arrive in the southern part of the terminal and several hotels run free shuttles; Suva is a four-hour bus ride or a three-hour taxi ride away. Entry rules depend on your nationality and where you travel from: check the official sources before you book.
Landmarks
A Hindu temple, the Nadi plain and the islands offshore
Nadi can be seen in half a day, and the islands are the main draw. The six views below are illustrated; the markets, the orchid garden and Wailoaloa Beach are described in the text that follows.
Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple
The Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple is the most visible monument in town. Wikipedia (EN, ES) calls it the largest Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere and a place of pilgrimage. Wikivoyage (EN) says it is built in the Dravidian tradition; knees and shoulders must be covered, and a sarong can be lent at the entrance.
The temple's colourful sculptures
The temple towers are covered in carved, brightly painted deities, typical of Dravidian style. Wikivoyage (EN) also mentions the temple's vegetarian canteen. We give no hours or prices: entry is described as free, with donations welcome.
The Nadi plain from the air
Around town, large sugar cane fields cover the plain according to Wikipedia (DE). The west coast of Viti Levu is drier and sunnier than the east, and most of the cane fields are on this side, according to Wikipedia (FR).
Monuriki, the island of Cast Away
Monuriki is one of the Mamanuca Islands, an archipelago of about twenty islands west of Nadi. Wikipedia (EN, FR, ES) recalls that the 2000 film Cast Away was shot there. A pale beach runs along a rocky, green hill.
An island in the Mamanucas
Wikipedia (DE) describes hilly volcanic islands and small coral islands with fine-sand beaches and palms, most of them used by the tourist industry. The 90 km Malolo Barrier Reef lies to the west.
Nacula, in the Yasawa Islands
The Yasawas form a chain of more than 90 km north of the Mamanucas, with hilly islands and long beaches (Wikipedia DE). They are harder to reach than islands near Nadi and Denarau: boats, seaplanes or helicopters, according to Wikipedia (ES).
Other places around Nadi: the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, an orchid garden founded by the Hollywood actor Raymond Burr, and the Sabeto hot springs and mud pool a few minutes further on (Wikivoyage EN). Wailoaloa Beach, north of town, runs for about 3 km and is lined with resorts. The handicraft market, at the junction of Queens Road and Koroivolu Avenue, and the produce market are the places to buy souvenirs, fruit and vegetables, with bargaining.
Museums and culture
Hindu heritage, an orchid garden and crafts
The temple as a living place of worship
The Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple is first of all a Hindu place of worship, a sign of the Indo-Fijian community's place in Nadi. Wikipedia (ES) says the town is a centre of Hinduism and Islam. Follow the dress code and the rules posted on site.
The Garden of the Sleeping Giant
Wikivoyage (EN) describes a former private nursery of tropical orchids that has become a garden with several walking paths. The terrain is hilly and the climate warm and humid for most of the year: bring water and plan breaks.
Markets and crafts
Wikivoyage (EN) distinguishes two kinds of shopping: modern mini department stores for tourists, and traditional local markets where you bargain. The handicraft market sells wood products and souvenirs made in Fiji. Nadi has no major museum to name; its culture is found in these places.
Food and drink
Kokoda, Indo-Fijian cooking and kava
Kokoda
Wikivoyage (EN) presents kokoda as a signature Fijian dish: raw fish marinated in lime juice and coconut milk, with spices and salad, a kind of Fijian ceviche.
Indian cooking
The Indian-descended community has left a strong mark at the table: curries, dosas and tandoori chicken are mentioned by Wikivoyage (EN), along with ginger-infused sugarcane juice. The produce market sells seasonal fruit and vegetables, fresh and cheap according to the same source.
Kava and bars
Kava, a drink made from pounded roots, is taken in dedicated bars; Wikivoyage (EN) lists a kava bar on Queens Road. The nightlife is concentrated around Martintar. We name no specific venues.
Getting around
Buses, taxis, rental cars and boats
Buses and taxis
Wikivoyage (EN) describes reliable local buses that you flag down, and taxis whose fare is best agreed before getting in, or checked with your hotel. The main street is Queens Road; when it is jammed, Nadi Back Road is the way across town.
Rental cars
Cars can be hired at the airport and in town. You need a valid licence and must be over 21 or 25 depending on the company. Wikivoyage (EN) warns of a few big potholes on small roads in the outskirts.
To the islands
Port Denarau, west of Nadi, is the gateway to the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands, according to Wikipedia (EN, ES). Boats leave daily, and seaplanes and helicopters are also possible. We name no operators and give no fares; the weather can change departures, especially in the wet season.
Budget and precautions
Budget, health and safety
Price level
Wikivoyage (EN) says accommodation in Nadi tends to be budget to mid-range, with the lavish resorts further out on Denarau. The currency is the Fijian dollar (FJD). We do not publish amounts, as we could not cross-check them on two up-to-date sources.
Flights
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Health
Ask a doctor or a vaccination centre before you leave. Wikivoyage (EN) reminds readers that it is hot and humid even on the drier coast: drink water and seek shade.
Safety
Wikivoyage (EN) mentions mostly petty crime and some scams, on the decline, with a police station in the centre of Queens Road. Official advice differs between countries of departure: read your own government's advice before booking.
When to go
A tropical monsoon climate with a short dry season
July and August
Nadi's short dry season, according to Wikipedia (EN, FR): the rain shadow of the Viti Levu mountains protects the west coast, especially in the southern winter.
September to November
The sources we read do not detail these months. Wikipedia (ES) recommends the southern winter months, May to September, for the Yasawa Islands, with little rain.
December to April
The wet season, hotter and stormier. Wikipedia (DE) places most of the rain on the Mamanucas between December and April and recalls that cyclones sometimes hit the archipelago.
Wikipedia (EN, FR) classes Nadi's climate as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with hot temperatures all year, a short dry season in July and August and a longer wet season. Annual rainfall is about 2,000 mm according to Wikipedia (FR). Sources differ on average temperatures, so we do not publish precise values.
By length of stay
What to do in Nadi, by length of stay
Nadi and the temple
The Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, the markets, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant and Wailoaloa Beach.
The Mamanucas
A day trip or an overnight stay on a Mamanuca island from Denarau, for the beach, diving and snorkelling.
The Yasawas and Viti Levu
A stay in the Yasawas, or the Coral Coast south of Viti Levu, which Wikivoyage (EN) lists as a next stop.
In pictures
Nadi and its islands in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Nadi
How far is the airport from Nadi?
Nadi International Airport (NAN) is about 9 km from town according to Wikipedia (EN, FR, ES); the airport article says 10 km. It is at Namaka, more than 190 km from Suva.
How do I get from Nadi to the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands?
Port Denarau is the gateway to both groups according to Wikipedia (EN, ES). Boats leave daily; seaplanes and helicopters also exist. Check the schedules, which change.
What is there to see in Nadi?
The Sri Siva Subramaniya Hindu temple, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, the markets and Wailoaloa Beach, according to Wikivoyage (EN). Nadi's main value remains its position as a base for the islands.
Is Nadi safe?
Wikivoyage (EN) mentions mostly petty crime and some scams, on the decline. Official advice differs between countries of departure: read your own government's advice before booking.
When is the best time to visit Nadi?
Nadi is hot all year; the short dry season falls in July and August (Wikipedia EN, FR), and the rain and cyclone season runs roughly from December to April. Watch prices well ahead.
How much does a flight to Nadi usually cost?
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