Fiji Airways now flying non-stop from Canberra to Nadi

Fiji Airways is saying ‘Bula, Canberra!’ from today as its inaugural non-stop connection between the Australian capital and Nadi – gateway to the jewel-like islands of Fiji – finally takes wing. It also marks the first international flight from Canberra since 2020.

Departures initially run twice-weekly every Tuesday and Friday until the end of September, before stepping up to three times a week with a Sunday service from October 1, on a Boeing 737 MAX with eight business class recliners and 162 economy seats.

• flight FJ950 will depart Canberra at 1.35pm to reach Nadi at 7.40pm
• flight FJ951will depart Nadi at 9.15am to reach Canberra at 12.20pm

In our review of Fiji Airways’ Boeing 737 MAX business class, Executive Traveller found them well-suited to these short hops between Australia and Nadi thanks to a relaxing recline and room to stretch your legs, useful at-seat storage, HD video and inflight WiFi.

Fiji Airways' Boeing 737 MAX business class.

Fiji Airways CEO Andre Viljoen says the airline is thrilled with the response from travellers so far, noting the route opens up “a new transit point for the people of Canberra to travel onwards to other parts of the world including North America, Vancouver and East Asia.”

Located on the western side of the main island of Viti Levu, Nadi serves as the primary gateway to Fiji and its many private islands, resorts and experiences, while also acting as a convenient stopover point across the Pacific.

Made up of 333 islands, the nation is brimming with opportunities for exploration, adventure or relaxation, from diving and snorkelling amid pristine reefs to unwinding on deserted beaches with nothing but sand, sea and sunshine.

When the holiday is over, business class passengers and members of select lounge programs enjoy access to Fiji Airways’ Nadi Premier Lounge – a spacious 200-seater retreat home to an all-day bar, international buffet and kids club. 

Following the addition of Canberra, the Fiji flag carrier and Oneworld Connect partner now offers up to 40 flights a week to five Australian cities, including Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, as well as Adelaide.

Additional reporting by David Flynn.