Fiji Airways drops Canberra route for Western Sydney Airport
Fiji Airways will stop flying from Canberra to Nadi in early 2027, switching to Western Sydney because of its large Fijian community.
Western Sydney International Airport opens for passengers on Sunday, and it is already affecting Canberra Airport's route network. Fiji Airways announced in August that it will end direct flights from Canberra to Nadi, Fiji in early 2027 and shift them to Western Sydney instead.
The airline cited Western Sydney's location near a major Fijian community outside Fiji as a key factor. Qatar Airways also plans flights from Western Sydney starting December 15.
Canberra Airport is fighting back with Virgin Australia's new flights to Bali and Qatar Airways due December 9. FlixBus launched a bus connection from Canberra to Western Sydney on Sunday with fares from $29.99.
The new airport is reshaping travel options for Australia's capital region.
- Early 2027
- Fiji Airways departure
- December 15
- Western Sydney Qatar start
- December 9
- Canberra Qatar start
- $29.99
- FlixBus minimum fare
Why it mattersMajor airlines are choosing the newer, larger Western Sydney Airport over Canberra, potentially reducing direct flight options.
AustraliaCanberra travellers may lose direct access to Fiji, though the new Western Sydney bus service offers an alternative route to the new airport.
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