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Cars 4 Rental Guide To Travel In  Fiji

International Airports Nadi (NAN) is 8km (5 miles) north of Nadi town on Viti Levu island. A bus to the city operates 0700-1830 (travel time – 20 mintues). Taxis are also available. Airport facilities include banks/bureaux de change, duty-free shop, 24-hour bar, restaurant, left luggage office (24-hour), tourist information, post office and car hire (Avis, Budget, Central, Hertz and Roxy). Suva (SUV) is actually at Nausori, 21km (13 miles) from Suva. Nadi is where most international flights arrive, while Suva is the internal hub. Buses and taxis are available at both airports. Back to Top Air Travel The national airline is Air Pacific (FJ) (website: www.airpacific.com), which operates to the Pacific Island nations as well as to Australia, New Zealand and the USA. Other airlines serving Fiji include Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Korean Air, Polynesian Airlines, Qantas and United Airlines. Approximate flight times: From Nadi to London is 27 hours 45 minutes (plus connection/stopover time), to Los Angeles is 9 hours 30 minutes and to Sydney is 3 hours 45 minutes. Air passes: The Polypass (offered by Polynesian Airlines) allows the holder to fly between the Southern Pacific destinations of American Samoa, Fiji, Niue, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga; Honolulu (Hawaii) and Los Angeles in the USA; Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in Australia; and Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington in New Zealand. The pass is valid for one year. Once a reservation has been made and travel begun, all travel must be completed within a maximum of 45 days. Tickets will be issued against the Polypass by any Polynesian Airlines office (a valid passport is also required). For further information, contact Polynesian Airlines (website: www.polynesianairlines.com). The Visit the South Pacific Pass is valid for many airlines operating in the South Pacific, including most of the larger ones, such as Air Caledonie, Air Marshall Islands, Air Nauru, Air Niugingi, Air Pacific, Air Vanuatu, Polynesian Airlines, Qantas, Royal Tongan Airlines and Solomon Airlines. Offering reductions of up to 40 per cent on normal airfares, this sector-based pass allows for flexible island-hopping between the destinations of the Cook Islands, Fiji, Nauru, New Caledonia, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, Vanuatu and the more remote Melanesian and Micronesian islands, together with major cities in Australia (Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney) and New Zealand (Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington). It is only available for people resident outside of the South Pacific. The journey must be started outside the South Pacific and only one stopover in Australia is allowed. A minimum of two sectors must be bought before departure (extra sectors can be purchased en route). There is a maximum of one pass per person, and passes must be used within six months of the first day of travel. Children under 12 years of age pay 75 per cent of the adult fare. For details and conditions, contact the South Pacific Tourist Organisation (see Contact Addresses section). Departure tax: F$30. Children under 12 years of age and transit passengers leaving within 12 hours are exempt. Fiji’s domestic airlines, Air Fiji, Air Pacific and Sun Air operate shuttle services around the islands, particularly between Nadi and Suva (Nausori) with additional regular flights to Vanua Levu, Kadavu and Taveuni. The flight time from Nadi to Suva is approximately 30 minutes. Air Fiji also operates from Suva to Ovalau, Koro, Cicia in the Lau group and Gau, and from Nadi to Labasa. A ‘Discover Fiji’ ticket is available which gives virtually unlimited flights (Rotuma and Funafuti in Tuvalu not included) for 30 days. Contact Air Fiji, PO Box 1259, Suva (tel: 331 3666 or 331 5055; fax: 330 0771; e-mail: suvasales@airfiji.com.fj; website: www.airfiji.net). Sun Air operates daily flights to Malololailtai (for Musket Cove and Plantation Village), Kadavu, Labasa, Taveuni and Savusavu (tel: 723 016; fax: 723 611; e-mail: sunair@connect.com.fj website: www.fiji.to). Pacific Crown Aviation operates a helicopter service out of Suva which is available for charter. Back to Top Travel By Water The international ports are Suva and Lautoka (Viti Levu). Passenger lines serving Fiji include Crystal, Cunard, Peter Deilmann, Princess Cruises, Seabourn and Society. Several cargo lines stop at Fiji including Bank Line and Pacific Forum Line. There are regular sailings to Kiribati, Nauru, Samoa and Tuvalu. Government and local shipping companies operate freight and passenger services linking the outer islands. Cruises to offshore islands leave Nadi/Lautoka and Suva. A ferry goes back and forth regularly from Suva to Labasa, and to Ovalau and Koro Island. Yachts and cabin cruisers are available for charter. Inter-island trips can take anything from a few hours to a few weeks, and are usually very inexpensive. In general, timetables are not posted. Persons wishing to travel about the islands in this way should enquire at the offices of one of the local shipping agents, being sure to confirm all arrangements with the captain once the vessel is in port. A number of ferries now operate between the major islands, greatly reducing travel times. These boats can take between 300 and 500 passengers and have a full range of facilities, including bar, TV lounge and snack bar. A new F$2.5 million catamaran has recently been launched by Beachcomber island resort and will provide two cruises from Fiji, servicing Lautoka, Nadi, Nanu-i-ra, Savusavu and Wananvu. Back to Top Travel By Road Traffic drives on the left. There are about 5000km (3100 miles) of roads, 1500km (930 miles) of which are paved and useable all year round. The approximate driving time from Nadi to Suva is three hours (on a tar-sealed road). The main roads on Viti Levu follow the coast, linking the main centres. Bus: Local open-windowed buses operate across Viti Levu and the other main islands between all towns and on suburban routes. Express air conditioned buses operate between Suva and Nadi and between Suva and Lautoka. Taxi: These are metered in towns. A fare table for long distances is required. Car hire: Car hire is available. Documentation: International Driving Permit required if driving a locally registered vehicle. Back to Top

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