Coming home to see family around Suva and Nausori usually means landing at Nadi, then a 30–45 minute Fiji Link flight or a 3–4 hour drive across Viti Levu. A whole apartment with a kitchen, laundry and parking near the family makes a long visit feel like home rather than a hotel stay.
This guide is for Fijian families in Australia, New Zealand and North America: how to get from Nadi to Suva and Nausori, what to sort out on arrival, and how to keep everyone together.
Fiji's family abroad
Australia's 2021 census counted about 69,000 people born in Fiji (Wikipedia, citing ABS). New Zealand's 2023 census counted 25,038 people of Fijian ethnicity (Stats NZ), and there are large Fijian communities in the United States, especially around Sacramento (Wikipedia). Many come home for weddings, funerals, Christmas and family milestones.
Flying in: almost everyone lands at Nadi
Most international flights arrive at Nadi International Airport (Tourism Fiji):
From Australia: Fiji Airways from Brisbane (about 3 hours 15 minutes), Sydney (about 4 hours 30), Melbourne, Canberra and Adelaide, plus Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar on some routes.
From New Zealand: Fiji Airways from Auckland (about 3 hours), Wellington and Christchurch, plus Air New Zealand from Auckland.
From North America: Fiji Airways from Honolulu, San Francisco and Los Angeles (about 10 hours 30), and Vancouver (about 11 hours 30), plus Air New Zealand from Los Angeles.
Nausori Airport near Suva has only a couple of regional international routes, so plan on Nadi.
Arrivals at Nadi International Airport. Photo: "Nadi airport - Arrivals" by Maksym Kozlenko, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Getting from Nadi to Suva and Nausori
Fly: Fiji Link flies Nadi to Nausori in about 30–45 minutes, several times a day (Airport Overview). The quickest option after a long-haul flight.
Drive the Queens Road: Nadi to Suva is about 186 km along the Coral Coast, usually 3–4 hours, then about 21 km more to Nausori (Fiji Pocket Guide).
Take the coach: Sunbeam and Pacific Transport run express coaches between Nadi and Suva on the Queens Road, stopping at Nadi Airport (Fiji Journal).
If you are flying on to the islands, see our guide to flying Fiji Link and Northern Air from Nausori.
Arrival checklist
Arrival card: every passenger, children included, fills in a Passenger Arrival Card. Declare food, plant and animal products, cash of FJ$10,000 or more, and goods over FJ$1,000, or risk an on-the-spot fine (Fiji Pocket Guide).
Power: Fiji uses Type I plugs at 240 V, the same as Australia and New Zealand. Visitors from North America need an adapter (Fiji Pocket Guide).
Phone: Vodafone and Digicel sell tourist SIMs at Nadi Airport. Bring your passport to register the SIM (Fiji Pocket Guide).
Money: the currency is the Fijian dollar (FJD).
Suva at dusk. Photo: "Suva City" by GordieFiji, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Why a whole apartment works for family visits
Everyone under one roof: parents, children and grandparents together, with room for relatives to drop in.
Cook the food you miss: a full kitchen for family meals, market produce and leftovers from the lovo.
Laundry: wash and dry clothes between weddings, church and village visits.
Parking: space for hire cars and visiting relatives.
Your own pace: self check-in suits late flights from Nadi.
The Garden Flat at SPACES Fiji, Nakasi
The Garden Flat is a self-contained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment at 11 Buli Road, off Valili Road, in Nakasi, Nausori, about 15 km from Suva and 5 km from Nausori town, with its own private entrance on its own level.
Sleeps up to 6, with a master bedroom and en-suite
Air-conditioning in every room, free Wi-Fi and a 65" smart TV
Full kitchen with a gas stove, fridge and microwave, plus a dining table
Your own washing machine and dryer
Off-street parking for up to 5 vehicles, plus 2 spaces at the front
Self check-in from 3:00 pm, check-out by 10:00 am
The dining table at the Garden Flat, made for family meals. Photo: SPACES Fiji.
Book direct for our best rate, or book the Garden Flat on Airbnb. Coming for a few weeks? Email stay@spacesfiji.com or WhatsApp +679 970 9310.
Planning a festive trip? Read Christmas and New Year in Fiji with family, or our guide to wedding guest accommodation in Nausori.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fly straight into Suva from Australia or New Zealand?
No. Flights from Australia, New Zealand and North America land at Nadi. From there, Fiji Link flies to Nausori in about 30–45 minutes.
How long is the drive from Nadi to Suva?
About 186 km along the Queens Road, usually 3–4 hours, plus around 40 minutes more to Nausori.
Do I need a power adapter in Fiji?
Not if you are from Australia or New Zealand: Fiji uses the same Type I plug at 240 V. Visitors from North America need an adapter.
Where can a family of six stay near relatives in Nausori or Nasinu?
The Garden Flat in Nakasi sleeps up to 6, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, laundry and parking.
Photo credits
Nadi Airport arrivals: "Nadi airport - Arrivals" by Maksym Kozlenko, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized.
Suva at dusk: "Suva City" by GordieFiji, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized.
Garden Flat photos: SPACES Fiji.
Flight times and routes change. Always check with your airline. Information checked November 2026.
