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Getting To & Around in Suva
While Suva may not be the main entry point into Fiji, nevertheless, the capital is well connected to the rest of Viti Levu by air, bus and boat links. Getting to Suva is pretty easy as you can land directly at the Nausori International Airport, which sits some 23 km northeast of Suva. Not many international flights land here unfortunately, except Air Pacific, which flies to Sydney, Australia; Air Fiji, which flies to Tonga, and Royal Tongan Airlines, which flies to Tonga as well. Mostly used as a domestic airport, with flights to other islands as well, the Nausori International Airport is main base of operations for Air Fiji.
To get from the airport in Suva, there are no direct buses, so it is better to take a taxi into town. However, for those on a budget, the Nausori Taxi and Bus service has regular buses to and from the airport to the Holiday Inn hotel in Suva. Alternatively, you can also take a taxi to Nausori and then ride the bus to Suva.
Since international flights to Suva are limited, most people usually get to Suva by local buses from either Kings or Queens Road. A long ride, the journey can often be fun, if you have good company. Small trucks known as carriers can also take you to Suva from Nadi. A good idea if you are traveling in a group, the cost of a carrier is relatively cheap.
Once you are in the city, getting around Suva is pretty easy. Most people who tour the city usually do so on foot, with most of the Suva’s attractions all located close to one another. Buses in Suva are cheap and can be found running all over town. Getting around Suva by taxi is affordable as well with short trips costing no more than $3. Be sure to use a taxi at night, as Suva’s streets are not safe to walk after dark.
If you are in the city for more than a few days, you may want to rent a car to get around. There are few car rental companies in Suva such as Avis, Hertz and Budget Rent a Car.
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