Is Nadi (Fiji) Airport Open?
Quick answer: Nadi International Airport (NAN) is operating normally. No cyclone currently affects Fiji, and September falls outside the South Pacific cyclone season (November to April), making this the lowest-risk period for cyclone-driven disruption.
Nadi has a real recent history of cyclone-driven cancellations — this page tracks the current situation and the seasonal pattern so you know when to check more closely.
Recent disruptions
- April 2026 — Cyclone Vaianu: widespread flight cancellations at Nadi; Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia all cancelled services, alongside severe flooding and road closures nationally.
- Cyclone Urmil (Category 2): caused business disruption in Nadi from associated severe weather.
- Outside named cyclones, Nadi has also paused ground operations temporarily due to lightning and heavy rain — a shorter, more routine disruption distinct from a full cyclone closure.
When to actually worry
Fiji's cyclone season runs November through April, with the highest risk concentrated in the January-to-March window. If your travel dates fall inside that period, check the Fiji Meteorological Service and your airline's advisory page in the days before departure — named cyclones typically develop with enough lead time for airlines to issue travel waivers before any actual cancellations.
Outside cyclone season
May through October carries substantially lower tropical cyclone risk for Fiji, though brief operational pauses for heavy rain or lightning can still occur — these are typically measured in hours, not the multi-day disruption a direct cyclone hit can cause. If you're travelling in this window, the main thing worth checking is routine weather rather than cyclone tracking specifically.
This page tracks the general seasonal situation and is reviewed periodically, faster during an active named cyclone. Always check the Fiji Meteorological Service and your airline directly for your specific travel dates.
Frequently asked questions
As of this update, no cyclone is currently active near Fiji. September falls outside the core South Pacific cyclone season (typically November to April), which is the lowest-risk period for Nadi. Always confirm current conditions closer to your travel date.
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, in April 2026, triggered widespread flight cancellations at Nadi International Airport — Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia all cancelled flights to and from Nadi during the storm, along with severe flooding and road closures across the country.
Not usually a full closure, but operations can be suspended temporarily — Nadi airport ground staff have paused operations for periods due to lightning and heavy rain outside of any named cyclone, separate from full cyclone-driven cancellations.
The South Pacific cyclone season typically runs November through April, with the highest risk in the January-to-March window. Outside this period, tropical cyclone risk to Nadi is low, though it isn't zero.
See the full list of active travel warnings.