Australia - New Zealand and the South Pacific
Fiji
Western Division
Tokoriki Island
Nadi, Fiji
Nadi International Airport – NAN Nadi
Positioned in the coast of the west side of the Viti Levu Island, Nadi International Airport is an international airport of the Fiji Republic. It is an important regional center for the South Pacific Islands and the primary hub of the Fiji Airways and Fiji Link, its domestic regional subordinate. It was built in 1939 by New Zealand and was financed by the British colonial rulers of Fiji, operated under the name USAAF Nadi by the US Army during the Pacific War in 1941. After obtaining independence in 1970, the government of Fiji took over the total control of the airport in 1979. Considering its several distance away from the population centre of Fiji, Nadi International Airport is the main airport in the country, and has served over 2 million domestic and international passengers in 2016.
Best Time to Visit
The newly redesigned terminals of Nadi International Airport has a sleek contemporary design blended with traditional culture and was opened to traffic on 2018. Its modernized terminals include structural changes like the higher and grandeur ceilings and a sprinkler system upgrade. Its domestic terminal has new a new check-in building and additional counters. The departure lounge has now some world-class VIP spa facilities, duty-free retail stores, a prolonged airport lounge and a prayer room. There is also a children’s play area facility within the airport. Due to this renovation, the airport was recognized globally and was listed as sixth of the World’s Most Improved Airport. It has also been the first airport to receive Airport Carbon Accreditation because of its energy efficient systems. One of the places you must visit near the airport is the Takoroki Island.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a lot of NAN Nadi hotels that are just a walk away from the airport, one of them is the Tokatoka Resort Hotel that offers free transfer to and from Nadi International Airport. The Tanoa International Hotel is located a mile away from the NAN Airport, offers free transport and has some onsite restaurants, bar and swimming pools.
The Malolo Lailai Airport and the Mana Island Airport are the nearby airports that serve the passengers coming in and out of Fiji.
On this page it is easy to search for Nadi, Fiji airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Nadi, Fiji (NAN-Nadi Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the NAN airport. Most of these NAN hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Nadi, Fiji motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
