Nadi is serviced by many international airlines including Air Pacific (Fiji's international airline), Qantas, Virgin Blue Pacific, Korean Air, Air NZ, Freedom Air etc.
Estimated direct flight times are as follows;
Melbourne to Nadi- 5 hours, Sydney to Nadi- 4 to 4.5 hours, Brisbane to Nadi-4 hrs, LA to Nadi- 11 hours
Hawaii to Nadi - 5.5 hours,Vancouver to Nadi- 13 hours via Hawaii,Tokyo to Nadi - 8 hours, Soeul to Nadi - 10 hours
Auckland (NZ) to Nadi -2.5 hours,Wellington and Christchurch to Nadi - 3 hours
Transportation to Savusavu (location of the university)
It is easy to get to Savusavu by sea or air.(Flights to and from the island are operated by Pacific Sun Airlines. Flight time is approximately 1 hour
Air Fiji flies twice daily from Nadi to Savusavu and Pacific Sun Airlines fly there 3 times a day.
The approx fare between Nadi to Savusavu return is approx F$370 including taxes flying Pacific sun. The fare varies depending on the flexibility of the ticket purchased. Further details or booking can be made through its website.
You can charter a sea plane through Pacific Island Seaplanes from Nadi International Airport.
Bligh Water Shipping and Consort Shipping's SOFI has regular ferry services between Lautoka (second city close to Nadi) , Suva and Savusavu several times a week. Further details including schedules, ticket prices can be found by visiting their website.
A valid passport for at least four months beyond the intended period of stay and a ticket for return or onward travel is required on entry to the Fiji Islands. Entry visas are granted on arrival for a stay up to 4 months to nationals, including the following countries. Australia, NZ, Austria, USA, Canada, Malaysia, Denmark ,UK, Germany, Finland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, France, Belgium, India, Taiwan, South Korea etc. For the countries that I have not listed please check with your travel agent to see if your country is listed in the visa exempt category.
Foreign Exchange
Nadi Airport has 24 hour banking facilities and ATM's. All major towns have 24hr ATM facilities.
Vodafone gives excellent coverage in most locations in Fiji. If you have roaming and want to call within Fiji just dial the local number. To call overseas dial 00, country code, area code and the number.You can also retrieve your voice mails while you are in Fiji.Information hotline 123 while in Fiji provides all the info about vodafone services in Fiji.
If you have not arranged roaming with your service provider overseas, you can buy a local sim from Vodafone in Fiji and get a new number which you can use in fiji provided your phone is not locked to your service provider in your home country. Unlocking services are also available in Fiji. You can also purchase a prepaid sim card from ink mobile Fiji and get recharge cards for $5 or above.www.vodafone.com.fj
A mobile cellular phone network is also offered by a newer telecom co. Digicel Fiji and inkk.www.digicelfiji.com
Electricity
The electrical current in Fiji is 240 volts, AC 50hz. Fiji has 3 pin power outlets like NZ and Australia
