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# Transit in Nadi - can I leave the airport? Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Fiji
phosphorescence 08:18 UTC 03 Feb 2010 | Hi everyone, I will be flying from Australia to Los Angeles via Nadi with Air Pacific in a few weeks. I will have a six-hour stopover in Nadi. Air Pacific advises me I will not be able to leave the airport during this time. Does anyone know if this is correct? I am keen to spend a few hours in Nadi town if possible. Thanks for your advice. |
raro 09:14 UTC 15 Feb 2010 | I wouldn't worry too much if you have 6 hours. You can easily get into Nadi town by a cheap taxi ride from the airport, maybe 10-15 minutes. But do get back about 2.5 hours before your outgoing flight. Hit the open air market, etc., it's fun for a little while. Avoid the shops on the main drag, however, try the back streets a bit. | 1
hardnosethehighway 04:39 UTC 16 Feb 2010 | "Air Pacific advises me I will not be able to leave the airport during this time." Unless they plan to lock you up in the Left Luggage room you'll have lots of time to yourself-as Raro says. Customs & Immigration know you're in transit but you enter the country the same as anyone else I've done exactly the same as you twice. | 2
raro 01:01 UTC 24 Feb 2010 | Yes, one more tip---look for the ice cream place/cafe on a corner, near downtown. It has AC, and great ice cream! I've spent several layovers centered around it. | 3