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Fiji Airways Launches Direct Flights from Gold Coast to Nadi

December 18, 2025

3 min read

Key Takeaways

Fiji Airways launches direct flights from Gold Coast to Nadi.
New service begins June 11, 2026.
Operates three times weekly on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft will be used.
Expected to bring 53,000 seats to the market annually.

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Strategic Implications

This expansion may indicate Fiji Airways' efforts to strengthen its presence in the Australian market. The new route could benefit from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, which is expected to drive infrastructure investment across Southeast Queensland. The introduction of direct flights may also increase demand for inbound travel to the region, potentially benefiting the local economy.

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What Happened

Fiji Airways Expands Australian Network with New Direct Service

Fiji Airways has announced the launch of direct flights from Gold Coast Airport to Nadi International Airport, starting June 11, 2026. The airline will operate three times weekly on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays using its Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The new service is expected to bring 53,000 seats to the market annually and is supported by the Queensland government’s Connecting Queensland Fund. Fiji Airways’ Managing Director and CEO, Paul Scurrah, stated that the Gold Coast is a natural fit for the airline, and the new route will strengthen ties between Fiji and Australia. The airline is offering special introductory return fares starting at FJ$799 ($350) from Fiji to the Gold Coast until December 31, 2025. The route marks a significant expansion of Fiji Airways’ Australian network and is part of the airline’s efforts to increase its presence in the region. The launch was first reported by AeroTime.

Companies Mentioned

Fiji Airways Boeing Gold Coast Airport Queensland government AeroTime

Topics

Direct Flights Fiji Airways Gold Coast Nadi Australian Network

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Fiji Airways Launches Direct Flights from Gold Coast to Nadi

December 18, 2025

3 min read

Key Takeaways

Fiji Airways launches direct flights from Gold Coast to Nadi.
New service begins June 11, 2026.
Operates three times weekly on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft will be used.
Expected to bring 53,000 seats to the market annually.

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Strategic Implications

This expansion may indicate Fiji Airways' efforts to strengthen its presence in the Australian market. The new route could benefit from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, which is expected to drive infrastructure investment across Southeast Queensland. The introduction of direct flights may also increase demand for inbound travel to the region, potentially benefiting the local economy.

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What Happened

Fiji Airways Expands Australian Network with New Direct Service

Fiji Airways has announced the launch of direct flights from Gold Coast Airport to Nadi International Airport, starting June 11, 2026. The airline will operate three times weekly on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays using its Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The new service is expected to bring 53,000 seats to the market annually and is supported by the Queensland government’s Connecting Queensland Fund. Fiji Airways’ Managing Director and CEO, Paul Scurrah, stated that the Gold Coast is a natural fit for the airline, and the new route will strengthen ties between Fiji and Australia. The airline is offering special introductory return fares starting at FJ$799 ($350) from Fiji to the Gold Coast until December 31, 2025. The route marks a significant expansion of Fiji Airways’ Australian network and is part of the airline’s efforts to increase its presence in the region. The launch was first reported by AeroTime.

Companies Mentioned

Fiji Airways Boeing Gold Coast Airport Queensland government AeroTime

Topics

Direct Flights Fiji Airways Gold Coast Nadi Australian Network