Nadi International Airport — Nadi, Fiji

Fiji's main international gateway traces its origins to the Second World War, when Allied forces built the original airfield at Nadi to help defend the South Pacific from Japanese advance. NAN inherited that wartime infrastructure and grew into the hub for Fiji Airways, linking the islands to Los Angeles, Sydney, Auckland, and destinations across Asia and the Pacific. Located on the drier western side of Viti Levu near Nadi town, the airport benefits from more reliable sunshine than the capital Suva, reinforcing its role as the arrival point for most visitors heading to resort areas around Denarau Island and the Mamanuca and Yasawa island chains. The terminal has long featured Fijian design touches, including tapa-cloth-inspired patterns and timber detailing that signal a visitor's arrival in the islands well before baggage claim. Cargo handling, refueling for trans-Pacific flights, and domestic connections to outer islands round out its role in Fijian aviation.