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Remote Yasawa Island Airport

Your flight over Fiji’s northwest archipelago into Yasawa Island Airport, will take you over small green islands outlined by strips of fine golden sand on your way from Nadi Airport on the main Fiji island, Viti Levu. The Yasawa Islands are some of the most remote and picturesque destinations in the whole of Fiji.

The desert-island appeal begins in the airport. Don’t expect a modern terminal awaiting you in Yasawa, as the airport here is little more than a strip of dust for chartered flights. Your flight will end as you touch down on the runway, which crosses almost the entire length of the island, but you will feel like you have reached the far side of the world. And this wilderness airstrip is a gateway to luxurious resorts in some of the most breath-taking natural landscapes that Fiji has to offer.

Hotels near Yasawa Island Airport

Yasawa Island Airport is right at the top of Yasawa, the northernmost island of the archipelago. While you can use Expedia’s search tools to find rooms on Yasawa itself, most accommodation is on the other islands in the group. You will need to arrange a boat transfer to reach your hotel if you’ve gone off island, but the journey itself is worth it. Watch the stunning hills of the islands pass you by as you cruise over to your accommodation.

Find a hotel or resort that offers rooms in bures, a traditional Fijian wood-and-straw hut. Some bures may be kitted out with air-conditioning and a minibar and even offer access to a private beach, while others will be more basic. Head south down the length of the archipelago to find budget hotels with lots of family-friendly activities.

Fiji’s Beaches near Yasawa Island Airport

Yasawa is one of the Fijian words for heaven. If your idea of paradise is a spectacular outcrop of secluded sandy beaches and aquamarine seas, then you’ll find Yasawa Island lives up to its name. Spend days relaxing in hammocks or splashing in the clear shallow waters. Stay on the island of Nanuya Lailai for access to the Blue Lagoon, one of the best beaches in the archipelago, or visit Waya for the equally picturesque Likuliku Bay.

Wild Water Sports in Yasawa

Try out some of the water sports available in Yasawa’s picture-perfect seas. Put on a snorkel and flippers to go swimming with the manta rays. Alternatively, take a sailing lesson or kayak around the shores of the island. Keep an eye out for the dorsal fins of sharks, which can occasionally be seen cutting through the waves.

A dramatic wilderness away from the busier main island of Viti Levu, the far-flung Yasawa Islands are appealingly remote. Book a seat on a chartered flight and head straight Yasawa Island Airport for a quick way to get to this heavenly archipelago.