Nadi
town · Fiji
Overview
Nadi is a town in Fiji.
Its population is roughly 42,000.
It lies in the southern hemisphere, in Oceania.
The nearest airport is Nadi International Airport (NAN), about 2 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Fiji |
|---|---|
| Population | 42,284 |
| Timezone | Pacific/Fiji |
| Nearest airport | Nadi International Airport (NAN), 2 km |
| Currency | FJD |
Where Nadi is
Nadi sits in Fiji, in the southern part of Oceania.
Suva lies about 113 km to the east, Lautoka lies about 21 km to the north and Nasinu lies about 120 km to the east.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Nadi International Airport (NAN) is the closest airport, about 2 km from Nadi.
Alternative gateways include Malolo Lailai Island Airport (PTF, 25 km); Mana Island Airport (MNF, 38 km).
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Find flights to Nadi →arrives NAN (1.6 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly tropical (southern hemisphere): hot for much of the year with a distinct wet season; the cooler, drier window is the most comfortable time to travel.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Nadi is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through NAN.
Day trips & nearby
Nadi works well as a base. Within about 119 km you can reach Suva (113 km to the east); Lautoka (21 km to the north); Nasinu (120 km to the east); Lami (110 km to the east); Sigatoka (39 km to the south).
Good to know
The currency is the FJD (Dollar).
The main language spoken is English.
Clocks run on Pacific/Fiji time.
Traffic drives on the left.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Where to stay in Nadi
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Getting around Nadi
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Nadi?
- Nadi International Airport (NAN) is the closest airport, about 2 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Nadi?
- The drier season is generally the most comfortable time to visit.
- What is near Nadi?
- Suva is one of the closest places, about 113 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Nadi in?
- Nadi is in Fiji.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-08-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-08-18
Data compiled 2026-08-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.