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# Getting To the islands Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Fiji
redhead72leic 23:33 UTC 04 Aug 2012 | Hi All, My flight arrives at 1.15pm, can I make to Denaru Marine for the 3.15pm ferry to the islands. How long does it take normally to clear customs. Cheers |
kimm 03:02 UTC 05 Aug 2012 | You'll have time - straight onto a bus that will take you to Denaru - enjoy | 1
robsonsandy 08:03 UTC 05 Aug 2012 | ferry tickets are expensive, better to stay overnight somewhere like Nadi Bay Resort Hotel or the Mercure Nadi and go the next morning to the islands after a good sleep | 2
nztourist 10:15 UTC 05 Aug 2012 | Bula redhead72leic for the extra few dollars to book a private transfer - it is worth it - to make sure you get to Port Denarau on time. not making it on time will cost you a lot more in hotel costs or private ferry taxi to get to the islands my advice do some research and get a private transfer start with http://www.fijitransfers.com/ Vinaka Pj | 3
peter_n_margaret 11:31 UTC 05 Aug 2012 | Clearing customs depends on how many flights are in close together and whether there is a chance of lightening, or not. If it looks too tight for a bus (I reckon it would be), just get a taxi. F$5 flag fall and F$1 per km. Cheers, Peter | 4
schwabby 07:39 UTC 10 Aug 2012 | If you are landing at Nadi Airport at 1.15pm, you will probably de-board the plane by 1.30pm. It takes around 30-45 minutes to get through customs. Your luggage is usually already on the carousel by this time. You literally grab it, walk 20 metres out the door and the taxis are just there. I always take a taxi from Nadi Airport to Denarau Marina. It takes around 35 mins and costs around F$40. Make sure your taxi has a metre and uses it! If not, negotiate the price before leaving the airport. Barter lower first!! If you can avoid overnighting it anywhere in Nadi, do so. Definitely get to your preferred accommodations on the day and start your holiday immediately. Happy travels. | 5
nztourist 20:20 UTC 10 Aug 2012 | the post above mentions - catch a taxi to Port Denarau the following link as a picture where you catch them outside the arrivals hall at Nadi airport http://www.fijitraveltips.com/index.php/frequently-asked-questions/transfer-options-to-the-coral-coast vinaka | 6
peter_n_margaret 00:51 UTC 11 Aug 2012 | "It takes around 30-45 minutes to get through customs." Usually... I have also taken over 3 hours. Cheers, Peter | 7
lilau 17:49 UTC 13 Aug 2012 | It took me two and a half hour to get through customs in Nadi this July. Long queues and only two immigration officers that took their time with each and everyone. | 8