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NAN Nadi International Airport
Nadi International Airport (IATA: NAN, ICAO:NFFN) is located in the the city of Nadi, Fiji. It is the primary international airport serving Nadi and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+6796725777

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IATA Code

NAN

ICAO Code

NFFN

Name

Nadi International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Fiji (FJ)

City

Nadi

Latitude

-17.7553997

Longitude

177.4429932

Time Zone

UTC+12:00

Phone Number

+6796725777

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Airport Overview

Nadi International Airport（NAN） is Fiji’s principal international gateway and the main operating base for Fiji Airways and its domestic and regional subsidiary Fiji Link. Located at Namaka on the western side of Viti Levu, the airport is approximately 10 km from Nadi and 20 km from Lautoka according to the supplied airport master data. Its role is primarily international passenger and regional connectivity, with air cargo commonly moving through passenger-aircraft belly capacity and airline or ground-handler acceptance procedures rather than through a dedicated global freighter network. For our forwarding team, Nadi International Airport is best assessed as a South Pacific gateway serving tourism, island economies, time-sensitive supplies and Fiji’s western Viti Levu commercial area. Capacity, acceptance windows, handling arrangements and onward connections must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Official airport name	Nadi International Airport
Codes	IATA: NAN \| ICAO: NFFN
Location	Nadi, Fiji; Namaka, western Viti Levu
Coordinates	177.4429932, -17.7553997
Time zone	UTC+12:00
Airport operator	Fiji Airports Limited, as stated in the supplied airport data

Key Highlights

International South Pacific gatewayUseful for Fiji-bound cargo and selected regional island connections, subject to airline schedules and available capacity.

Passenger-belly-led cargo profileSpace can be influenced by seasonal passenger demand, aircraft type, baggage loads and operational restrictions.

Western Viti Levu accessClose proximity to Nadi and Lautoka supports local delivery planning, while inter-island distribution requires additional coordination.

Limited tolerance for documentation errorsRemote-island routing, transshipment dependencies and limited recovery options make pre-clearance and accurate manifests particularly important.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Airline and ground-handling acceptance: Cargo is normally tendered through the appointed airline or handling agent. Acceptance cut-offs, piece limits, build-up rules and warehouse access must be confirmed before dispatch.
General cargo handling: Standard export and import handling may be available for properly packed cargo, subject to airline acceptance, security screening and aircraft-loading constraints.
Perishable and temperature-sensitive cargo: Cold-chain handling should be arranged in advance. Shippers should obtain confirmation of cool-room availability, handover timing, temperature range and contingency procedures rather than assuming continuous temperature control.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on airline approval, commodity classification, packing instruction, labels, shipper’s declaration and available handling capability. Pre-alert review is essential.
Customs-controlled movement: Import, export, transit and re-export cargo may require customs documentation and examination coordination. Our service team will align the shipment file with the appointed broker and handling party.
Special cargo: Live animals, valuables, human remains, oversized pieces and other sensitive shipments require case-by-case airline and handler confirmation before booking.

Specific warehouse equipment, bonded-storage arrangements, operating hours and service availability can change by handler and shipment type. Our team confirms these items against the actual booking before cargo is trucked to the airport.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Primary connection pattern: Fiji-bound freight commonly relies on international passenger aircraft capacity and airline interline or transfer arrangements. Fiji Airways and Fiji Link are identified in the supplied airport data; the operating carrier for each shipment must be confirmed at booking.
Regional South Pacific distribution: Nadi can function as a transfer point for selected island destinations, but onward uplift depends on aircraft type, local capacity, weather, payload restrictions and the current timetable.
Long-haul routing: Cargo from Asia-Pacific, North America, Australia or New Zealand may require direct uplift where available or an intermediate gateway. Routing should be selected by total connection risk, not only by the nominal flight path.
Transit-time controls: Cut-off compliance, weekend and holiday schedules, aircraft changes, security screening, customs release, weather disruption and missed connections can materially affect delivery timing. Our service team provides an estimate only after confirming the complete routing.

No fixed transit time or guaranteed flight frequency is stated here. Availability and routing are subject to the live airline schedule, allotment, payload and acceptance confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Western Viti LevuNadi, Namaka and Lautoka form the immediate planning area for airport collection, delivery and local distribution.

Tourism supply chainCommon logistics requirements may include hotel supplies, replacement parts, catering inputs, event materials and urgent maintenance items.

Perishables and agricultural productsFresh produce, seafood and other perishables may require pre-booked space, suitable packaging, fast handover and verified temperature procedures.

Urgent commercial shipmentsAircraft parts, engineering components, telecommunications equipment, documents and time-critical spare parts may move when airline acceptance and security requirements are met.

Inter-island replenishmentShipments for outer islands require an additional uplift or surface-delivery plan; consignee location and final-mile capability should be checked before export.

Operations & Compliance

Book before delivering cargo: Obtain written confirmation of airline space, acceptance cut-off, handling agent, piece dimensions, gross weight, chargeable weight and any aircraft-specific restrictions.
Build a complete document set: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, permits, certificates of origin and commodity-specific documents should be consistent in description, quantity, weight and consignee details.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing instruction, labels and shipper’s declaration where applicable. Lithium batteries and undeclared dangerous goods must not be tendered as ordinary cargo.
Customs and examination risk: Accurate commodity descriptions and tariff information reduce avoidable holds. The consignee or appointed broker should be ready to respond promptly to customs queries and arrange delivery after release.
Perishables, live animals and pharmaceuticals: Confirm acceptance, permits, welfare or temperature requirements, packaging, handover sequence and emergency contacts before cargo leaves the shipper’s premises.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, commodity description and requested delivery location to our team before requesting a final quotation. This allows us to assess routing, security and special-cargo restrictions.
Use robust, stackable export packaging with clear piece numbering. For irregular or heavy cargo, provide photographs and the centre-of-gravity or lifting information when relevant.
For temperature-sensitive cargo, specify the required temperature range, maximum exposure time, packaging system and monitoring method. Do not assume airport storage is a substitute for a validated cold chain.
For outer-island delivery, plan the airport-to-final-destination leg at the same time as the international booking and identify a local consignee able to receive and clear the shipment.
Keep a routing alternative available through another regional gateway when the shipment is urgent, high-value or dependent on a single connection. The alternative remains subject to live capacity and regulatory review.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Nadi International Airport handle international import and export cargo?

Yes, it is Fiji’s main international airport and supports international cargo movements subject to airline, handling, security and customs acceptance. Our team verifies the available routing and handling procedure for the specific commodity.

Is cargo capacity available on every flight?

No. Cargo space can vary with aircraft type, passenger demand, baggage load, payload limitations, seasonality and special-cargo restrictions. A confirmed booking is required before delivery to the airport.

How should we arrange a shipment to a Fiji outer island?

Provide the final island, consignee details, commodity, dimensions and required delivery date at the quotation stage. Our team will review the international routing and the available onward connection or surface-delivery plan.

What information is required for dangerous goods?

At minimum, provide the accurate classification, UN number, proper shipping name, packing details, quantity, labels and shipper’s declaration where required. Airline approval must be obtained before tendering.

Can urgent perishables or pharmaceuticals be sent through Nadi International Airport?

They may be accepted when the airline, handler, packaging and regulatory conditions are suitable. Our team checks temperature requirements, available handling, permits, connection risk and consignee readiness before confirming the shipment.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, location, coordinates, operator statement, city-distance references and time zone shown in this module are based on the supplied airport master data for Nadi International Airport（IATA: NAN; ICAO: NFFN）.

Airport ownership, operating information, current facilities, cargo acceptance conditions and live schedules should be checked against the responsible airport operator and airline or handling agent before shipment execution. Relevant official or industry reference domains include fijiairports.com.fj, fijiairways.com, iata.org and icao.int.

Operational details are time-sensitive. Our service team reconfirms routing, capacity, cut-off, documentation, special-cargo acceptance and customs arrangements against the actual shipment before dispatch.