Nausori International Airport sits 23 kilometers northeast of Suva and receives flights from Pacific island nations. Nadi International Airport on western Viti Levu handles all intercontinental traffic and nearly all international arrivals. From Nadi airport terminal to the town center measures approximately 9 kilometers. Domestic flights operate between Nadi and Suva multiple times daily. No bridge connects Viti Levu to Vanua Levu or other islands. Inter-island travel requires domestic flights on Fiji Link or scheduled ferry services. The Patterson Brothers shipping company and others run cargo-passenger ferries between major islands on irregular schedules that change seasonally.
The Fijian dollar divides into 100 cents. Notes exist in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 dollars. Coins circulate as 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents, plus 1 and 2 dollar pieces. The Reserve Bank of Fiji issues currency and sets monetary policy. Exchange services operate at both international airports, in Suva, Lautoka, and Nadi. Banks including ANZ, Westpac, Bank South Pacific, and HFC Bank maintain branches in urban centers. ATMs dispense Fijian dollars and accept major international networks. Rural areas and outer islands often lack ATM access entirely. Many resorts quote prices in Australian dollars or US dollars but settle accounts in Fijian dollars at their chosen exchange rate, which typically disadvantages the customer compared to bank rates.
Credit cards see acceptance at hotels, larger restaurants, tour operators, and urban retailers. Mastercard and Visa networks function more reliably than American Express or Diners Club. Village stays, local buses, municipal markets, and roadside vendors operate on cash only. Carrying small denomination notes solves problems in rural transactions where change shortages occur routinely. The Bank South Pacific maintains the widest ATM network across islands. Daily withdrawal limits vary by bank and card type but commonly cap at 500 to 1000 Fijian dollars.
Visitors from most countries receive a four-month entry permit on arrival without advance visa application. This list includes Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, European Union member states, and numerous others. Chinese citizens require visas arranged before travel. Official confirmation of visa requirements sits at www.immigration.gov.fj, which the Fiji Immigration Department maintains. Entry requires a passport valid for six months beyond intended departure date, confirmed onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds. Immigration officers interpret sufficient funds subjectively but amounts below 500 Fijian dollars for multi-week stays invite questioning.
Meals at local restaurants in towns cost 8 to 18 Fijian dollars. Indo-Fijian curry houses and Chinese restaurants in Suva, Lautoka, and Nadi charge less than resort dining rooms by substantial margins. Municipal markets sell produce, with bundles of root vegetables, leafy greens, and tropical fruits priced between 2 and 10 dollars depending on season and variety. A meal at a resort restaurant ranges from 35 to 80 Fijian dollars before beverage. Local buses charge by distance, with fares from Nadi to Suva approximately 25 dollars for the four-hour journey. Taxis lack meters outside of Suva and Nadi. Negotiate fares before departure. A 10-kilometer taxi ride in urban areas costs 15 to 25 dollars depending on bargaining. Budget guesthouses and hostels in Nadi and Suva charge 30 to 70 dollars per night. Mid-range hotels range from 150 to 350 dollars. Beach resorts on the Mamanuca Islands, Yasawa Islands, and Taveuni start at 400 dollars and extend past 1500 dollars per night.
The country uses Type I electrical outlets, the same three-flat-pin configuration as Australia and New Zealand. Voltage runs at 240V and 50Hz. North American devices rated for 110V require voltage converters in addition to plug adapters. Many modern phone and computer chargers accept 100-240V input and need only physical adapters. Confirm device voltage rating before connecting.
Mobile networks operated by Vodafone Fiji and Digicel cover Viti Levu and Vanua Levu with diminishing reliability toward interior highlands and outer islands. Tourist SIM cards sell at both airports and in town shops for approximately 5 to 10 dollars. Data packages cost 20 to 50 dollars for 5 to 20 gigabytes depending on promotions and validity period. Coverage on smaller islands remains limited or absent. Resorts often provide wifi in common areas but charge for in-room access. Speeds rarely support video streaming even where connection exists.