en.Wedoany.com Reported - Fiji Airways launched a direct flight route between Nadi International Airport (NAN) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) on June 11, 2026, adding a new destination to this popular Australian leisure hotspot.
The inaugural flight departed Nadi in the morning and arrived at the Gold Coast at 11:30 a.m. local time. Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, Queensland Airports Limited CEO Amelia Evans, and Fiji Airways Managing Director and CEO Paul Scurrah were on board the first flight. A traditional ceremony was held upon arrival to honor the bonds of Vanua, culture, and community.
The return flight departed the Gold Coast at 12:30 p.m. local time and arrived in Nadi at 5:55 p.m. after a 3-hour and 25-minute journey. The route operates three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, using a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with 8 business class seats and 162 economy class seats. Fiji Airways stated that this route will add over 53,000 seats annually to the market.
The Gold Coast becomes Fiji Airways' seventh destination in Australia, following routes to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Cairns, and Canberra. The route offers connections via Nadi to Fiji Airways' broader international network, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, Honolulu, and major Pacific island and Asian destinations.
Fiji Airways CEO Paul Scurrah said demand has been very strong since the route was announced. He noted that the Gold Coast, like Fiji, is warm, vibrant, and adventurous, and expressed delight in bringing world-class service to every Gold Coast traveler boarding the flight. Queensland Airports Limited CEO Amelia Evans said the route is a valuable addition ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, when Gold Coast Airport will serve as an international gateway. She pointed out that Fiji is also a key hub, making it easier for visitors from markets such as Los Angeles, Honolulu, and Canada to reach the Gold Coast. Experience Gold Coast CEO John Warn highlighted the critical opportunity for North American connections. He mentioned that 51,000 visitors from these markets arrived in the Gold Coast in 2025, spending a total of AUD 109 million (approximately USD 70 million).
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