Thursday, January 23, 2025 Cairns enhances global connectivity with direct flights to Fiji from April 2025, reducing US travel time and boosting conference tourism and economic growth. Cairns strengthens its global connectivity with the launch of direct flights to Fiji in April 2025. This new service operated by Fiji Airways promises to revolutionize travel for international visitors and boost the region’s economy particularly in the conference and events sector.
Streamlining Travel for International Delegates The direct Cairns to Nadi route significantly reduces travel time from major US cities such as Los Angeles San Francisco and Dallas by up to three hours. This enhancement eliminates the need for domestic airport transfers within Australia offering a seamless travel experience for visitors heading to Cairns. The reduced journey time makes Cairns an even more appealing destination for international travelers and event organizers.
Janet Hamilton General Manager of the Cairns Convention Centre highlights the impact on the events industry with easier access for North American delegates. This is expected to increase interest from global conference organizers. The timing of this new route aligns perfectly with upcoming major events including the 2025 Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Congress.
Expanding Opportunities for Tourism and Business The new flight path introduces 53000 additional seats annually bolstering Cairns’ position as a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef..
