Nausori International Airport sits about 23 km from central Suva, on the Nausori side of the Rewa River. If you have an early Fiji Link or Northern Air flight, or you land late from Labasa, Savusavu or Taveuni, staying in Nausori instead of the Suva CBD saves you the cross-town drive and the peak-hour traffic on Kings Road.
This guide covers where the airport is, which flights use it, what to look for in a place to stay nearby, and how the Garden Flat at SPACES Fiji in Nakasi, Nausori works for travellers on the move.
Nausori International Airport. Photo: Walmaul, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (resized).
Where is Nausori Airport?
Nausori International Airport (airport code SUV) is on the south-east of Viti Levu in Fiji's Central Division, just outside Nausori town. It is operated by Fiji Airports and is the main airport for Suva, even though it is in Nausori.
From central Suva the drive is roughly 45 minutes, according to Wikipedia's airport entry, and longer at peak hour. Staying in Nakasi or Nausori puts you on the airport side of the Suva–Nausori corridor, so the drive on the morning of your flight is much shorter.
Which flights use Nausori Airport?
Nausori handles mostly domestic flights and a handful of regional routes. Most international visitors to Fiji arrive through Nadi. Airlines listed for Nausori include:
Fiji Link (Fiji Airways' domestic airline): Labasa, Savusavu, Taveuni, Kadavu, Nadi, Rotuma and other islands, plus Funafuti in Tuvalu.
Northern Air: Labasa, Savusavu, Taveuni, Levuka, Gau, Moala and Nadi, according to its website.
Nauru Airlines: Nauru.
Routes and schedules change, so always confirm with your airline before you book your stay.
A Fiji Link ATR 72-600. Photo: Alan & Flora Botting, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (resized).
Why stay near the airport instead of in Suva?
A later alarm. An early domestic flight from a Suva hotel means leaving before dawn. From Nausori, you save most of that drive.
Less traffic risk. Kings Road between Suva and Nausori is one of the busiest stretches in Fiji at peak hour.
More room for the money. A whole apartment with a kitchen and laundry often costs less than two hotel rooms in the city.
Easy parking. Useful if you have a rental car or family dropping you off.
A calm night between connections. Travellers heading on to Labasa, Savusavu or Taveuni can rest close to the terminal.
What to look for in a stay near Nausori Airport
Self check-in, so a late or delayed arrival is not a problem.
Air-conditioning in the bedrooms, for a proper sleep before an early start.
A kitchen, so you can eat before the shops open.
Off-street parking for a rental car or several vehicles.
A washing machine if you are in the middle of a longer trip.
Food and supermarkets close by for a late dinner.
The Garden Flat at SPACES Fiji, Nakasi, Nausori
The Garden Flat is a self-contained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment at 11 Buli Road, off Valili Road, in Nakasi, Nausori. It is on the airport side of the Suva–Nausori corridor, with its own private entrance on its own level.
Sleeps up to 6 guests, 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
Your own washing machine and dryer
Off-street parking for up to 5 vehicles, plus 2 spaces at the front
Self check-in with a lockbox code sent before you arrive: check-in from 3:00 pm, check-out by 10:00 am
Book direct for our best rate, or book the Garden Flat on Airbnb.
Food and supplies near the flat
Rups Mega Complex: shops, services and a Burger King with drive-through, with McDonald's Nakasi directly opposite.
CJS Supermarket complex (corner of Kings Road and Nakasi Road): a supermarket, shops and dining.
Nakasi Market: fresh produce, seafood and everyday essentials.
Kings Road: supermarkets, bakeries, food courts, banks, pharmacies and takeaways.
Getting to the airport on the day
Plan your ride the night before for a very early flight. Taxis run along Kings Road, but booking ahead removes the guesswork.
Check your airline's check-in cut-off on your booking. Domestic flights use smaller aircraft and close on time.
Check out whenever you need to. Check-out is by 10:00 am, so leaving at dawn is no problem: just lock up and return the key to the lockbox.
Check-in hall at Nausori Airport, 2019. Photo: OhanaUnited, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (resized).
Frequently asked questions
How far is Nausori Airport from Suva?
About 23 km. Allow roughly 45 minutes from central Suva, and more at peak hour.
Does Nausori Airport have international flights?
Only a few regional routes are listed, such as Nauru Airlines to Nauru and Fiji Link to Funafuti in Tuvalu. Most international visitors fly into Nadi, so check your ticket.
Is there a hotel at Nausori Airport?
There is no hotel on the airport grounds. The nearest places to stay are in Nausori and Nasinu, including the Garden Flat in Nakasi.
Can I check in late at the Garden Flat?
Yes. Check-in is self-service from 3:00 pm onwards, with a lockbox code sent before you arrive, so there is no need to meet a host.
Is there parking for a rental car?
Yes. There is off-street parking for up to 5 vehicles, plus 2 spaces at the front of the property.
Photo credits
Terminal and control tower: "Nausori International Airport (SUV)" by Walmaul, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized.
Check-in hall (2019): "Nausori Airport Check-in" by OhanaUnited, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized.
Fiji Link aircraft: "Fiji Link 1" by Alan & Flora Botting, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized.
Garden Flat photos: SPACES Fiji.
Sources: Nausori International Airport, Wikipedia; Fiji Airways; Northern Air. Information checked October 2026.
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