Nausori International Airport is small and easy: you'll walk off the plane, collect your bags and be on Kings Road within minutes. From there it's about 10 km to Nakasi and roughly 19 to 23 km to central Suva, depending on the source.
This guide covers who flies into Nausori, how to get from the airport by taxi, bus or hire car, where to pick up a SIM card and groceries, and what to know if you're arriving from overseas.
Who flies into Nausori Airport?
Nausori (airport code SUV) is the main airport for Suva and the hub for flights to Fiji's outer islands. According to Wikipedia's airport entry, three airlines fly there:
Fiji Link: Nadi, Labasa, Savusavu, Taveuni, Kadavu, Lakeba, Rotuma, Vanua Balavu and Funafuti in Tuvalu, among others.
Northern Air: Labasa, Savusavu, Taveuni, Levuka, Gau, Koro, Moala and Rotuma. Its main hub is at Nausori.
Nauru Airlines: flights from Nauru.
Fiji Airways also flies Suva–Funafuti. From 12 December 2026 it drops from three flights a week to two, as one moves to Nadi (AeroRoutes). For departures, see our guide to flying Fiji Link and Northern Air from Nausori.
Nausori International Airport. Photo: Walmaul, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What's at the terminal?
Facilities are basic, and the terminal is being upgraded. Work began around April 2026 on bigger arrival and departure areas, air-conditioning, shops, food outlets and better baggage handling, according to the Fiji Times. Expect some changes while the work goes on.
Car hire: Budget has a counter in the terminal, and Avis lists an airport location.
Cash and SIM cards: don't count on an ATM, money exchange or phone counter at the airport. Get cash and a SIM card in Nausori town instead (see below).
Getting from Nausori Airport to Nakasi and Suva
Most arrivals take a taxi or hire a car. Allow extra time in the morning and evening peaks, when Kings Road is busiest.
Taxi: best for most arrivals and families with bags. Taxis wait outside arrivals. Ask the driver to use the meter.
Hire car: best for longer stays and day trips. Book ahead in busy months, and remember Fiji drives on the left.
Bus: best for light travellers on a budget. Buses leave from the Nausori bus stand in town, and fares are paid with a cashless e-ticket card.
Private transfer: best for late arrivals and groups. Arrange it before you fly.
How much is a taxi from Nausori Airport?
Fiji's taxi fares are regulated. From 1 October 2026, airport taxis outside Nadi charge a FJD 7.10 flag fall plus 10 cents per 100 metres, about FJD 1 per kilometre, according to FBC News. As a rough guide, that puts the 10 km trip to Nakasi at under FJD 20 on the meter. Check the fare with your driver before you set off.
Driving from the airport
The airport road joins Kings Road near Nausori town. Turn towards Suva, cross the Rewa River and you'll reach Nakasi in about 15 to 20 minutes in normal traffic. The Rewa Bridge is 425 metres long and opened in 2006 (Wikipedia).
The Rewa Bridge, Nausori. Photo: Felix Colatanavanua, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
SIM cards, cash and groceries on the way
Nausori town is on your way to Nakasi and Suva, and it has everything you need for your first night.
SIM card: Vodafone opened a Premier Shop in Nausori town in January 2026 (Fiji Sun). Bring your passport to register your SIM.
Fresh food: Nausori Market has over 1,800 stalls, with fruit, vegetables and fish (Fijivillage).
Groceries: a large Shop N Save supermarket opened near the market in December 2025 (Fiji Sun). Nakasi also has supermarkets along Kings Road.
Cash: banks and ATMs are in Nausori town and along Kings Road in Nakasi.
Arriving from overseas: biosecurity and customs
If you're flying in from Tuvalu or Nauru, you'll clear customs and biosecurity at Nausori. The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji asks you to declare all food, plants, animal products and wooden items, plus used camping or sports gear.
Amnesty bins are available for anything you haven't declared.
The spot fine for undeclared items is FJD 400.
Serious cases can lead to a fine of up to FJD 20,000 and/or six months in prison.
Tips for a smooth arrival
Watch your baggage limit: Fiji Link allows 15 kg on domestic flights and 20 kg on international ones (Fiji Guide).
Check flight times on the day: small planes and island weather mean schedules change.
Have small notes ready for taxis and the market.
Message your host when you land, so they know when to expect you.
Stay 10 km from the airport in Nakasi
The Garden Flat at SPACES Fiji is a self-contained 3-bedroom apartment in Nakasi, Nausori, about 10 km from Nausori Airport. Self check-in with a lockbox means a late or delayed flight is no problem.
Self check-in from 3:00 pm, check-out by 10:00 am
Three air-conditioned bedrooms and two bathrooms
Sleeps 6 at our listed rate, or up to 10 with an extra charge per person per night
Full kitchen, laundry and free Wi-Fi
Off-street parking for up to 5 vehicles, handy if you hire a car
Book direct for our best rate, or book the Garden Flat on Airbnb. For more on the area, see where to stay near Nausori Airport.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Nausori Airport from Suva?
Sources give about 19 to 23 km. Allow at least 30 minutes, and up to an hour at peak times.
Can I get a SIM card at Nausori Airport?
We couldn't confirm a phone counter at the airport. The Vodafone Premier Shop in Nausori town is a short drive away.
Are there taxis at Nausori Airport?
Yes. Taxis wait outside arrivals, and fares follow Fiji's regulated meter rates.
Photo credits
Nausori Airport terminal: Walmaul, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Rewa Bridge, Nausori: Felix Colatanavanua, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Garden Flat photos: SPACES Fiji.
Information checked November 2026.
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