Fiji Guide
What should I know before visiting Fiji?
Many businesses close on Sundays
The majority of Fijians are religious and view Sundays as a time to go to church and spend time with family. After your cheap flights to Fiji, plan to have a quiet day at the beach on Sundays as many shops and attractions will be closed.
You may see locals carrying machetes
While exploring the islands after your flights to Fiji, you’ll discover that some locals may carry a machete. This is nothing to worry about as machetes are used for practical purposes in Fiji, such as cutting grass and opening coconuts.
Take caution while eating reef fish
There is a vast array of seafood to try when you have return flights to Fiji. While deep sea fish such as mahi mahi, tuna, and marlin are perfectly safe to eat, you need to be careful when thinking about consuming reef fish. These are shallow-water fish are known to cause food poisoning when not prepared perfectly. Some shallow-water fish you may see on menus in Fiji are tilapia and snapper. To avoid food poisoning after flights to Fiji, only order reef fish from high-end restaurants that source the highest quality seafood.
What are the best places to stay in Fiji?
Nadi
Nadi is one of the largest towns to spend time in when you book airfare to Fiji. This is where Fiji’s major international airport is located, so it is likely your flights to Fiji will arrive here. Nadi sits on Viti Levu, Fiji’s main island. There is a lot to do around Nadi, making it the ideal place to stay for easy access to shopping, dining, and tourist attractions. The city also offers a range of budget-friendly accommodation options that you can book through Webjet along with your tickets to Fiji. Some attractions to enjoy around Nadi include Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple and Wailoaloa Beach.
Yasawa Islands
If you are searching for a quiet and secluded place to stay after cheap flights to Fiji, the Yasawa Islands could be perfect for you. This archipelago is made up of 20 small islands, situated north of Viti Levu. While the Yasawa Islands are not a hub for shopping or nightlife, they feature stunning and relatively untouched natural beauty. There are a variety of landscapes to explore around the Yasawa Islands, including jungles, white-sand beaches, and blue lagoons. Some popular attractions to visit in the Yasawa Islands after flights to Fiji include the Sawa-I-Lau caves and Champagne Beach.
Suva
Located on the southeastern edge of Viti Levu, Suva is the capital and largest city to visit when you book tickets to Fiji. As the capital city, Suva is a hub for tourism and is known for its lively nightlife and shopping. If you are looking for somewhere with a cosmopolitan feel, consider staying in Suva after your return flights to Fiji. There are a variety of markets, museums, and tourist attractions in Suva, as well as access to gorgeous beaches and jungles within reach of the city. When you book airfare to Fiji, head to Suva for attractions such as the Colo-I-Suva natural pools and the Fiji Museum.
What is the best way to get around Fiji?
When you book cheap flights to Fiji, there are a variety of transport options to help you explore the country. Buses are a common form of transport, particularly on the main island of Viti Levu. Buses offer service between the major towns and tourist hubs across the island for an affordable rate. Bus fares vary from $1.50 FJD (about $1.10 NZD) to $12 FJD (about $8.70 NZD), based on whether you are travelling within one city or venturing across the island. Buses also offer services from both Nadi International Airport (NAN) and Nausori International Airport (SUV) to nearby towns and cities.
Another way to explore the main islands of Fiji is by car. Taxis are widely available across the islands of Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni, and Ovalau. Visitors with flights to Fiji can generally expect to spend between $5 and $10 FJD (about $3.60 and $7.20 NZD) for rides within a city. Alternatively, you could rent a car for an extra level of freedom after your return flights to Fiji. Rental cars can be booked through Webjet and picked up from the major airports and towns across Fiji.
When you book airfare to Fiji for your holiday, you may wish to visit several islands across the country. The best way to do so is by booking short-haul flights or ferries between the islands. Flights between Nadi and Suva can be booked through Webjet. Small islands across the country are serviced by local airlines and ferry services from the main islands.
