Fiji Airways is marking a decade of flying between Nadi International Airport (NAN) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), a route that has quietly become one of the carrier’s most important links to the broader Asian market.
The service launched in 2016 and has since carried more than 318,000 passengers across over 1,700 commercial flights.
The airline said that what started as a bet on connecting the South Pacific to one of Asia’s busiest aviation hubs has evolved into a steady performer, with passenger numbers growing at an average compound annual rate of around 10% over the past 10 years.
More than point-to-point
The twice-weekly service does more than shuttle travelers between Fiji and Singapore.
About a third of passengers use the route to connect onward through Changi Airport to destinations across Asia, Europe, and other international markets. Singapore has also emerged as a key transit point for travel between Fiji and India, with thousands of passengers routing through the hub each year.
The remaining two-thirds travel directly between the two cities, reflecting demand from both leisure and business segments.
Paul Scurrah, Managing Director and CEO of Fiji Airways, said the route has become a vital part of the airline’s international network.
“Over the past decade, our Singapore service has become a vital bridge between Fiji and Asia and beyond. It has opened doors for tourism, trade, and global travel while connecting Fiji to one of the world’s most important aviation hubs,” Scurrah said.
A partnership that works both ways
For Singapore, the Fiji connection adds another spoke to Changi Airport’s extensive network, linking the hub to the South Pacific.
Lim Ching Kiat, Executive Vice President of Air Hub and Cargo Development at Changi Airport Group, noted the route’s role in bringing the region closer to Asia. He said the airport group looks forward to deepening its partnership with Fiji Airways to grow the service further and better serve passengers connecting through Singapore.
What comes next
The Singapore route supports not just passenger traffic but also cargo movement and broader trade links between Fiji and Asian markets.
As Fiji Airways enters the next decade of operations on the route, the airline says it remains focused on growing the service while maintaining the hospitality it has built its brand around.