Fiji Airways CEO and launch team celebrating new direct Gold Coast to Nadi Fiji flights

At a Glance

Fiji Airways has announced new direct flights between the Gold Coast and Nadi, Fiji, launching on 11 June 2026 and operating three times a week using a Boeing 737 MAX 8. The service will provide a faster, more convenient connection between the two destinations, adding around 53,000 seats annually and strengthening travel, tourism and business links between Australia and Fiji. To mark the launch, special introductory return fares from Fiji to the Gold Coast are available for a limited time, with industry and government leaders welcoming the route as a significant boost to connectivity, tourism and economic growth for both regions.

In Depth

Fiji Airways has announced a major expansion of its Australian network with the launch of new direct flights between the Gold Coast (OOL) and Nadi, Fiji (NAN), with special introductory fares on sale now ahead of the inaugural services on Thursday, 11 June 2026. Operating three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays using the Boeing 737 MAX 8, the new service will provide the Gold Coast community with a faster, more convenient connection to Fiji, while offering Fijians a quicker route to the Gold Coast. The flights will operate in just over three hours and bring an additional 53,000 seats into the market each year.

To celebrate the launch, Fiji’s national carrier is offering special introductory return Lite fares from Fiji to the Gold Coast starting from $799 FJD, available until 31 December 2025. Fares can be booked at FijiAirways.com or through participating travel agents. Offers apply to select travel dates and are available until sold out. Terms and conditions apply.

Fiji Airways Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Paul Scurrah said the new Gold Coast–Nadi route highlights the airline’s ongoing commitment to the Australian market. “The Gold Coast is a natural fit for Fiji Airways. It is a thriving hub for tourism, business and major global events, and its population and infrastructure growth make it an increasingly important part of Australia’s future. This new direct service strengthens ties between Fiji and Australia, unlocking significant opportunities for both outbound and inbound travel.”

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“We are delighted to offer travellers on the Gold Coast a faster, direct link to Fiji for holidays, family visits and business, while also providing Fijians and international travellers with easier access to the Gold Coast region,” Mr Scurrah said. “As we pursue our vision to become the world’s happiest airline, we’re excited to bring that spirit to the Gold Coast — pairing our award-winning service with the genuine warmth and care that Fiji is known for.”

Queensland Airports Limited Chief Executive Officer Amelia Evans said Gold Coast Airport was thrilled the new route would strengthen the special bond between Fiji and the Gold Coast. “We know that Australians love holidaying in the beautiful islands of Fiji, and this new route will make their next getaway even easier,” she said. “We’re also really looking forward to welcoming more Fijians to visit friends and family in Australia — and what better way than to fly direct to the Gold Coast.”

Queensland Tourism Minister Andrew Powell said the Crisafulli Government is proud to support the route through Destination 2045’s Connecting Queensland Fund. “We promised more strategic flights connecting Queensland to the world, and we are delivering,” Minister Powell said. “The Fiji–Gold Coast route opens new pathways through the USA and Canada via Nadi, bringing tens of thousands of travellers right to our doorstep.”

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Founded in 1951, the Fiji Airways Group includes Fiji Airways, Fiji’s international airline, and its wholly owned domestic and regional subsidiary, Fiji Link. Operating from its hubs at Nadi and Suva (Nausori) International Airports, the two carriers serve 36 destinations across 14 countries—including those operated through codeshare agreements and Fiji Link services.

As a full member of the oneworld alliance, Fiji Airways provides connectivity to over 900 destinations worldwide. Its network includes Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong (SAR China), Singapore, India, Japan, Mainland China, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands.

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REFERENCES: This guide is based on over a decade of research and firsthand experience living in Fiji. It incorporates extensive knowledge gained through long-term residence and ongoing engagement with the region. Images and text have been sourced from official references, which are acknowledged below, to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness.

  • Bula Gold Coast Fiji Airways Announces New Direct Flights Between the Gold Coast and Nadi Fiji (PDF, Fiji Airways, 28 November 2025), available at: [Link] (accessed 22 December 2025).
  • All imagery and video courtesy of Fiji Airways.

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