Why go
- Third largest city in Fiji.
- Served by Vatulele Airport (VTF).
History
Nadi is the third-largest city in Fiji, after Suva and Lautoka. It is located on the western side of the main island of Viti Levu, and had a population of 59,707 at the most recent census, in 2017. Nadi is multiracial with many of its inhabitants Asians, Indian or Indigenous Fijians, along with a large transient population of foreign tourists. Along with sugar cane production, tourism is a mainstay of the local economy.
Where to stay
Natadola Bay, Maro Road, Natadola, Fiji · ihg.com
Yanuca Island Coral Coast Fiji Islands, Fiji · shangri-la.com
Sydney Drive, Off The Queens Highway, Sigatoka, Fiji · outrigger.com
Denarau Island South, Denarau Island, Fiji · marriott.com
Denarau Island West, Fiji · marriott.com
Queen's Road, Nadi, Fiji · warwickhotels.com
Peninsula Road, Denarau Island, Fiji · trilogyvillasdenarau.com
Indoor
69JF+99G, Denarau Island, Fiji
89CP+FM8, Lautoka, Fiji · firstlandingresort.com
40 Wasawasa Road Wailoaloa Beach, Fiji · buabnb.com
Lot 30-31Baravi Road, Wailoaloa Road，Newtown, Nadi, Fiji · beachescapefj.com
89MQ+VR2, Vuda Point Road, Viseisei, Fiji · landersbayfiji.com
Wailoaloa Beach, 1 & 2, Nadi Bay Road, Nadi, Fiji · ihg.com
6CMG+QVC Wailoaloa Beach, Nadi, Fiji · sailorsbeachfiji.com
Wailoaloa, Nadi Bay, Wasawasa Rd, Nadi, Fiji · ramadawailoaloafiji.com
17 Wasawasa Road, Nadi, Fiji · aquariusfiji.com
33 Newtown Beach, Nadi Bay, Nadi, Fiji · hotels.cloudbeds.com
Baravi Road, Newtown,, Nadi, Fiji · hotels.cloudbeds.com
89HM+FGJ, Vuda Point Rd, Lautoka, Fiji · nilabeachresortfiji.com
Namaka Hill, Nadi, Fiji · all.accor.com
6CCJ+VV8, Nadi Airport, Queens Rd, Nadi, Fiji · all.accor.com
Queens Rd, Nadi, Fiji · tanoaskylodge.com
1 Ragg St, Nadi, Fiji · hoteloasisfiji.com
Resort Dr, Denarau Island, Fiji · radissonhotels.com
Denarau Island North, Nadi, Fiji · marriott.com
6CQX+4GF, Namaka Lane, Namaka, Nadi Airport, Nadi, Fiji · hotelscheck-in.com
6CCJ+29F, Queens Rd, Nadi, Fiji · capricornfiji.com
5994+H6F, Naisali Island, Nadi, Fiji · hilton.com
Denarau Island, Fiji · hilton.com
Queens Rd, Fiji · hotelscheck-in.com
1 Martintar Rd, Nadi, Fiji · hexagonfiji.com
Queens Rd, Nadi, Fiji · nalagi-hotel.com
6C28+3V9, Andrews Rd, Nadi, Fiji · hotelscheck-in.com
5 Wasawasa Rd, Newtown, Nadi, Fiji
Indoor
5CR8+RRG, Nadi Back Rd, Nadi, Fiji
Sonaisali Road, Nadi, Fiji · bayviewvillasfiji.com
Indoor
Wailoaloa Rd, Nadi, Fiji
6CC5+WP, Nadi, Fiji
Indoor
Denarau Island Resort, Nadi, Fiji · theterracesfiji.com
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Restaurants & places to go
cafes, restaurants · Bula and welcome to the best bean scene cafe in Fiji!! Come and enjoy our bulaccino cup of coffee! . · bulaccino.com
Restaurant · South Indian and Asian Cuisine Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-18:00 · 16 Sagayam Road · facebook.com
Asian, Restaurant · asian and indian cuisine
Burger, Friture, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-22:00 · burgerking.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:30; Su 16:00-22:00 · 38 Queens Road, Nadi
Mexican, Korean, Restaurant · Mexican/Korean restaurant · Wailoaloa Road, Nadi, 92103 · grgroup.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Chicken/Portuguese restaurant
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-18:30 Features: takeaway
Seafood, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00
Cafe · cafe · cornercafefiji.com
French, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Chinese, Curry, Fast Food · Chinese/Curry fast food
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Curry, Restaurant · Curry restaurant
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Fish, Local, Restaurant · Fish/Local restaurant
Indian, Fast Food · Indian fast food
American, Indian, Fast Food · American/Indian fast food
Fast Food · fast food
Ice Cream · ice cream
Restaurant · Excellent restaurant with reasonable prices. Steak, seafood, good variety · Port Denarau Marina Complex · cardosfiji.com
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Regional, Pizza, Burger, Chicken, Ice Cream, International, Seafood, Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating,…
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-12:00 · Wasawasa Road
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Thai, Indian, Restaurant · Thai/Indian restaurant
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · Sabeto Road
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · Wailoaloa Road, Nadi, 92103 · the-punjabi-kitchen.business.site
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
60 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Nadi International Airport (NAN) 4.7 km to the centre
Nadi, W, FJ — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 12 airlines (Air Pacific, Qantas, Virgin Australia, Air Caledonie International…) · direct flights to 24 destinations incl. Auckland, Los Angeles, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 24 direct destinations
- Air Pacific FJ (737-800, 737-700, A330-200, DHT, ATR 42) · 19 routes: Auckland, Brisbane, Christchurch, Faleolo, Hong Kong, Honolulu, Kiritimati, Lambasa*, Los Angeles, Matei*, Melbourne, Nausori*, Port-vila, Rotuma*, Savusavu*, Sydney, Tarawa, Tongatapu, Vunisea*
- Qantas QF (737-800, 737-700, A330-200) · 8 routes: Auckland*, Brisbane*, Christchurch*, Honolulu*, Kiritimati*, Los Angeles*, Melbourne*, Sydney
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800) · 3 routes: Brisbane*, Melbourne*, Sydney*
- Air Caledonie International SB (A320) · 2 routes: Noumea, Wallis
- Air New Zealand NZ (A320, A330-200, 767-300, 777-200, 777-300) · 2 routes: Auckland, Los Angeles*
- Air Niugini PX (737) · 2 routes: Honiara, Port Moresby
- Solomon Airlines IE (Fokker 100, A320) · 2 routes: Honiara, Port-vila
- American Airlines AA (330) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
- Cathay Pacific CX (A330-200) · 1 route: Hong Kong*
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320) · 1 route: Sydney
- Korean Air KE (A330-200) · 1 route: Seoul
- US Airways US (A320, 767-300, 777-200, 777-300) · 1 route: Auckland*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Malolo Lailai Island Airport (PTF) 24 km to the centre
Malolo Lailai Island, W, FJ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Mana Island Airport (MNF) 37 km to the centre
Mana Island, W, FJ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Vatulele Airport (VTF) 83 km to the centre
Vatulele, W, FJ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Ba Airport 42 km to the centre
Ba, W, FJ
Getting there by ferry
Port Denarau Terminal
Ferry terminal · 4.9 km from the centre
Tiger IV
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Vatulele Airport (VTF); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NAN has direct flights to 24 destinations on 12 airlines (incl. Auckland, Los Angeles, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Port Denarau Terminal, 4.9 km); routes include Tiger IV.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nadi. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Sightseeing