Capital city in Central Division, Fiji
Getting around Suva
How to get around Suva
Local buses are frequent, cheap and cover the city. Taxis with meters are inexpensive; walking is fine by day in the center. Buses and ferries link Suva to other islands.
Ways to get around Suva
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Local bus | About FJ$1–3 | Frequent routes from Suva Bus Station |
| Taxi | About FJ$6–12 for 5 km | Use licensed cabs with a running meter |
| Interisland ferry | From about FJ$60–150 | Routes to Vanua Levu and Ovalau; weather dependent |
Taxis in Suva
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps in 2026. Hail licensed taxis or have a restaurant or hotel call one.
Arriving in Suva
Nausori International Airport (SUV)
Small airport for domestic flights; taxi to Suva about FJ$25–40, 30–45 min. International flights land at Nadi, about 3–4 h by road.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the left. Drive on your home licence for the first 6 months; carry the physical card. Avoid driving outside towns at night.
- Onward travel in Fiji: Fiji Airways' Fiji Link flies to outer islands; catamarans from Port Denarau serve the Mamanucas and Yasawas; cheap buses circle Viti Levu. Taxis are metered (LT plates) or fixed-rate.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Suva?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps in 2026. Hail licensed taxis or have a restaurant or hotel call one.
What's the best way to get around Suva?
Local buses are frequent, cheap and cover the city. Taxis with meters are inexpensive; walking is fine by day in the center. Buses and ferries link Suva to other islands.
How do I get from the airport to Suva?
Small airport for domestic flights; taxi to Suva about FJ$25–40, 30–45 min. International flights land at Nadi, about 3–4 h by road.
Is Suva walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Fiji Airways
- Yasawa Adventures (Yasawa Flyer)
- South Sea Cruises
- Tourism Fiji
- Fiji Immigration Department
- Fiji Airports
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