Air
Thanks to its central location in the mid-South Pacific, Fiji is one of the region’s main airline hubs. Many international carriers fly into Fiji from destinations all around the Pacific Rim. Even though Suva is the capital city, and has its own small airport, most travellers fly into Nadi International Airport which is located 9kms from the centre of Nadi. Nausori International Airport, 23kms northeast of Suva, is Fiji’s second international airport. Air New Zealand, Air Pacific and Qantas Airways all fly to Fiji from North America, Australia and New Zealand and are the main carriers to the islands. Polynesian Airlines, Royal Tongan Airlines, Air Nauru and Air Calin provide regional service from the South Pacific area, including Australia and New Zealand.

Nadi International Airport sees the large majority of international flights. The single air-conditioned terminal has all the basic facilities a traveller needs, many of which are open 24-hours a day. There is a bank and bureau de change, both of which are open around the clock, a post office, restaurants, bars and duty-free shopping.

Upon arrival at Nadi’s airport, touts for the cheaper hotels will quickly offer free transportation to their places. The larger hotels will have shuttle vans waiting for their guests and of course, taxis are ready and waiting right outside the concourse. Two air-conditioned express buses operate between Nadi airport and Suva: The Fiji Express and the Queen's Coach. These convenient buses stop at many of the hotels along Queen’s Road. Public buses also pass-by the airport on the Queen’s Road, so if you are travelling light and really want to save some money, you can find the covered bus stands across the road from the terminal.

Parking is available for both long and short-term. Designated car parking spaces can be found for passengers travelling with disabilities and assistance is available if required.

Sea
The main ports for passenger ships arriving in Fiji are at Suva and Lautoka. Several passenger lines serve Fiji, but most of them are simply making a brief stopover, so it is not common to arrive in Fiji by sea unless you’re fortunate enough to be travelling in your own yacht.

Air
The main domestic airport in Fiji is Suva’s Nausori Airport, located 16kms from the city centre. The small terminal has a snack bar and duty-free shop, but little else in the way of facilities. Most of the internal flights in Fiji use Nausori Airport as their hub, although Nadi’s airport also handles a number of domestic flights between the islands. Taxis and car rentals are the only way to get from Suva’s airport to your destination.

The easiest way to fly around Fiji is on Air Fiji or Sun Air, both of which operate small planes from Nadi and Suva to the main tourist destinations. Turtle Airways flies small seaplanes from Wailolaloa Beach at Nadi Bay to the offshore islands of Mamanuca and Yasawa. You can also charter their planes by the hour and fly anywhere in Fiji you want.

Pacific Island Seaplanes is another small operator running seaplanes to the Mamanuca resorts. The well-heeled can opt for a private helicopter ride out to the Mamanucas courtesy of Island Hoppers, but if you have to ask about the fare, you probably can’t afford it.

Bus
The public bus network in Fiji is expansive and inexpensive, offering a good way to get around the individual islands, including the entire circumference of Viti Levu. Sunbeam Transport runs non-air-conditioned express buses which go in a counter clockwise direction all the way round Viti Levu. For intrepid travellers and backpackers, the company offers an Uro Pass, which allows riders to get on and off the bus eight times for a very reasonable price. Pacific Transport is another big express bus company offering non-air-conditioned buses between Lautoka and Suva along the Queen’s Road.

The express buses generally cater to the locals and do not take reservations, but they are far superior to the local class of bus. The exhaust-belching local buses use the produce markets in each town as their terminals and while they certainly have character, the express buses are the way to go in terms of comfort. The local buses run every few minutes along the Queen’s Road between Nadi and Lautoka, passing the airport and most of the hotels and restaurants on their route. Minivans also drive along the Queen’s Road looking for fares, but these vehicles are not regulated by the government, so you never know what you could be in for.

Car
Rental cars are readily available in Fiji and come in all styles and conditions. All the major car hire companies, as well as many local ones, have offices in Nadi’s airport and around town. Driving in Fiji can be a rather adventurous experience, and is not for the faint of heart. Fijians generally drive too fast and with little skill considering the road conditions. The key to survival is to drive defensively at all times. The roads have more than their share of potholes, hairpin curves, occasional landslides and various animals which stray onto the pavement. Cows and horses, due to their size, are a very real danger, especially at night. Also watch for the notorious speed bumps known as ‘road humps’. Most of the villages have them and they are large enough to do serious damage to the undercarriage of your vehicle if you don’t slow down.

Taxi
Taxis are abundant and easy to find in Fiji, but taxi meters are a rare thing, so always settle on your fare before getting into the cab. Some taxi drivers have been known to take advantage of naive tourists at the Nadi Airport and occasionally they badger visitors to book more business during their stay. The best advice is to ignore the pleading drivers and leave any guilty feelings behind.

‘Share taxis’, which should not be confused with the unlicensed minibuses, will pick up passengers at bus stops and charge the same rate as the bus fare. After all, there’s no money to be made in an empty cab. They can be very good value on long trips and a good way to meet some of the local Fijians. It doesn’t hurt to bargain your fare if you have an idea of how much it should cost to get from one place to another.

Sea
A cheap alternative to flying between the main islands is to take a ferry boat. Schedules can change abruptly depending on bad weather or the ship’s condition, so always call ahead to confirm the passage. Beachcomber Cruises is widely considered the most reliable ferry company in Fiji, offering both first and economy-class cabins with air-conditioning and comfortable seats. Fares between Suva and Savusavu are quite reasonable, though the trip takes about 11 hours.