Nausori International Airport (SUV)

Nausori International Airport operates as Fiji's secondary international gateway serving the capital region of Suva, positioned approximately 23 kilometers northeast of downtown Suva with convenient connections to Viti Levu's eastern coast and government administrative centers. The facility functions as a crucial domestic hub and alternative international entry point, featuring a single terminal building that handles both domestic and international operations for Fiji Airways and regional carriers connecting throughout the Fijian archipelago. Following completion of a significant $60 million infrastructure upgrade in 2021, the airport now features an extended and widened 2,148-meter runway capable of accommodating larger aircraft while supporting increased traffic to serve Suva's role as Fiji's political and economic capital.

Terminal facilities provide comprehensive services within the unified building structure, including dedicated check-in counters for Fiji Airways domestic and international operations, duty-free shopping areas featuring local and international products, restaurants and cafes serving both international cuisine and traditional Fijian dishes, medical facilities with 24-hour emergency services, multiple device charging stations throughout passenger areas, and a Travelers Information Service desk in the arrivals hall offering wheelchair assistance and tourist information. The compact but efficient design enables streamlined passenger processing while maintaining separate areas for domestic and international operations, with security screening and immigration facilities meeting international standards for travelers connecting throughout the South Pacific region.

Strategically important as the aviation gateway to Fiji's capital region and eastern Viti Levu, the airport facilitates 10 domestic routes connecting to destinations including Nadi, Labasa, Savusavu, Taveuni, Kadavu Island, and outer islands throughout the Fijian archipelago, with the Nadi route accounting for over 63% of weekly departures providing essential inter-island connectivity. Ground transportation includes taxi services and rental car facilities for the 45-minute journey to central Suva, while the airport serves government officials, business travelers, and tourists accessing Suva's cultural attractions, government facilities, and connections to eastern Fiji's eco-tourism destinations. A comprehensive 20-year master plan initiated in 2018 envisions complete facility refurbishment and expansion to enhance both international passenger capabilities and domestic hub operations, positioning Nausori as an increasingly important component of Fiji's aviation infrastructure supporting the nation's tourism industry and inter-island connectivity throughout the Pacific region.