Why go
- Capital and largest city of Fiji.
- Served by Nausori Airport (SUV).
History
Suva is the capital and most populous settlement of Fiji. It is the centre of Fiji's largest metropolitan area and serves as its major port. The city is on the southeast coast of the island of Viti Levu, in Rewa Province, Central Division.
Where to stay
Laucala Island, Fiji · laucala.com
Fiji, Suva, Pender St, McGregor Road · peninsula.com.fj
584, 628 Victoria Parade, Suva, Fiji · ihg.com
Suva, Fiji · booking.com
Victoria Parade, Suva, Fiji · ihg.com
Suva Central Plaza, Renwick Rd, Suva, Fiji · questapartments.co.nz
5 Princes Rd, Suva, Fiji · fiveprinceshotel.com
Mitchell St, Suva, Fiji · jamescookhotel.godaddysites.com
Lami Bay, Queens Rd, Suva, Fiji · all.accor.com
Corner of Gordon and, Malcolm St, Suva, Fiji · tanoaplaza.com
Colo-I-Suva Forest Park, Princes Road, Colo i Suva (opposite Police Post, Suva, Fiji · rainforestecolodge.com.fj
33 Mead Rd, Suva, Fiji · facebook.com
7, 11 St Fort St, Suva, Fiji · capricornsuva.com
Suva, Fiji · tagimoucia.com.fj
1 -3 Walu Street, Suva, Fiji · yatulauhotels.com
Indoor
11 Denison Rd, Suva, Fiji · kidsfirst.com.fj
63 Gordon St, Suva, Fiji · southerncrosshotel.com-fiji.com
2 Lekutu St, Suva, Fiji
25 Williamson Road, Suva, Fiji
10 Salesi Road, Suva, Fiji
51 - 53 Queens Road, Lami, Fiji
VC4M+523, Suva, Fiji
2F Yue Lai Hotel, 16 Bau St, Suva, Fiji
VC8M+XGC, Suva, Fiji
Ground floor, 16 Bau St, Suva, Fiji
VC3G+HWG, Cnr of Gorrie and Mitchell Street, Suva, Fiji
VC6F+752, Scott St, Suva, Fiji
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
Tofua Street, Suva, Fiji
3 Foster Road, Suva, Fiji · facebook.com
Rose Pl, Suva, Fiji
17 Bau St, Suva, Fiji
37 Huon Street, Toorak Rd, Suva, Fiji
265 Waimanu Rd, Suva, Fiji
Naranji St, Suva, Fiji
Restaurants & places to go
Japanese, Restaurant · Teppan-Yaki Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-14:00,18:00-22:00 · Shop 11 Victoria Parade, Suva · daikokufiji.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · vineyardpalace.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning · Regal Lane, Suva
Portuguese, Mexican, Spanish, Restaurant · Features: halal · grills.com.fj
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: air conditioning · Central Street, Suva · jodysfiji.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Grantham Road, Suva
Asian, Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:30-20:30; Th-Sa 11:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: sunrise-sunset · 46 Knolly Street, Suva
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · rainforestecolodge.com.fj
Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · 220 Laucala Bay Road · kanalevukitchen.com
Cafe, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
French, Restaurant · French restaurant
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food · Victoria Parade, Suva
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Chicken, Restaurant · Chicken restaurant
Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Food Court · food court
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 91 Gordon St
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-22:00 · 195 Victoria Parade
Burger, Chicken, American, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 · Ratu Dovi Road, Suva
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · grgroup.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Sunderland, USP, Laucala Campus
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
International, Food Court · International food court
Indian, Coffee Shop, Fish And Chips, Fijian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating
Regional, Burger, Pizza, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 16:00-21:00+
Restaurant · restaurant · Gordon Street, Suva · thecoffeehub.com.fj
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-17:00
Fast Food · fast food
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 61 Marks Street
Pizza, Restaurant · Features: air conditioning · Ratu Dovi Road, Suva
Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · Rewa Street, Suva
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Fast Food · fast food
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Pizza, Coffee Shop, Burger, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Restaurant · Pizza/Coffee Shop restaurant
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · Gordon Street, Suva
International, Fast Food · International fast food
31 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Nausori Airport (SUV) 17 km to the centre
Nausori, C, FJ — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (Air Pacific) · direct flights to 12 destinations incl. Auckland, Cicia, Funafuti, Lakeba Island, Lambasa… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 12 direct destinations
- Air Pacific FJ (DHT, ATR 42, 737-700) · 12 routes: Auckland, Cicia*, Funafuti, Lakeba Island*, Lambasa*, Matei*, Nandi*, Savusavu*, Sydney, Tongatapu, Vanua Balavu*, Vunisea*
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.
Nanuku Airport (PHR) 43 km to the centre
Nanuku Auberge Resort, C, FJ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Narain Jetty
Ferry terminal · 5.1 km from the centre · SOFE and Bligh
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 Nausori Airport (SUV); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SUV has direct flights to 12 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Auckland, Cicia, Funafuti, Lakeba Island, Lambasa…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Narain Jetty, 5.1 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Suva. 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