Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nadi Airport (NAN): what you need to know
The timezone in Nadi is UTC+12, which is 12 hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your LHR to NAN flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Nadi Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between LHR and NAN:
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Nadi Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Nadi Airport (NAN)
If you're coming in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Nadi Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near NAN:
Hit the road running by picking up a Nadi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NCH Rentals, FlexWays or Coastal Rental Cars Fiji and explore beyond Nadi's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Nadi Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Nadi Airport (NAN) to central Nadi
From Nadi Airport, Nadi is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Nadi Airport (NAN)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nadi Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Nadi in March.
The warmest month in Nadi is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Nadi Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
August has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to NAN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Fiji
You've seen Nadi, now it's time to discover other parts of Fiji. Journey around 113 kilometres east to Suva to check off its top attractions. From Albert Park to Ratu Sukuna Park and Thurston Gardens, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 19 kilometres north of Nadi, Lautoka is another favourite stop in Fiji. Start your sightseeing at Botanical Gardens, Churchill Park and Iskcon, Krishna Kaliya Temple, Hare Krishna.