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Matei Airport

Matei, Fiji
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Fiji's remote Taveuni gateway connecting the Garden Isle.

Location
Matei, Fiji
Matei Airport (IATA: TVU) is a small domestic airport located on Taveuni Island, Fiji's third-largest island, often called the 'Garden Isle' for its lush tropical vegetation. The airport serves as the primary air access point for travelers visiting Taveuni's renowned diving sites, waterfalls, and national parks. The airport operates with a single short runway suitable for light and regional turboprop aircraft. It plays a vital role in connecting Taveuni's local communities and tourism industry with Fiji's main islands, particularly Viti Levu.
Terminals
Matei Airport has a simple, single small terminal building suited to low-volume regional passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to nearby resorts and towns is primarily by taxi, private transfer, or resort shuttle, as no formal public bus service is established.
Airlines here
Fiji Airways subsidiary Fiji Link (formerly Pacific Sun) operates regular scheduled services connecting Matei to Nadi and Suva.
Notable facts
  • ›Taveuni is home to the 180th meridian, making it one of the few places on Earth where two calendar days meet.
  • ›The airport serves as a key gateway to the Somosomo Strait, one of the world's premier soft-coral dive destinations.
  • ›The runway is relatively short, limiting operations to small turboprop and light aircraft.
  • ›Taveuni's Bouma National Heritage Park, accessible from the airport, is a major attraction for ecotourists.
  • ›The airport's ICAO code is NFNM, within Fiji's NF prefix airspace designation.
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Route map (3 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Air Pacific
FJ

Routes

TVU → NANFJ · DHT
TVU → SUVFJ · DHT
TVU → SVUFJ · DHT
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City & Place Guide

Unspoiled tropical haven on Taveuni, Fiji's Garden Island.

Matei is a small village and district on the northern tip of Taveuni, Fiji's third-largest island and one of its most ecologically rich. Known for lush rainforests, vibrant coral reefs, and a relaxed pace of life, it serves as the main arrival point for travelers visiting Taveuni, with a small airstrip connecting it to Nadi and Suva.

The area attracts divers, snorkelers, and nature lovers drawn by the legendary Rainbow Reef and the pristine waters of the Somosomo Strait. Accommodation ranges from intimate eco-lodges to small beachfront resorts, all reflecting the island's unhurried, back-to-nature character.

Matei retains an authentic Fijian village atmosphere, with friendly locals, roadside fruit stalls, and a genuine sense of community. It is an ideal base for exploring all of Taveuni's natural wonders without the crowds found on Fiji's main islands.

  • •Rainbow Reef — world-class dive site famous for soft coral and marine biodiversity
  • •Somosomo Strait — exceptional snorkeling with turtles and colorful reef fish
  • •Bouma National Heritage Park — waterfalls, rainforest trails, and rare birds
  • •International Date Line Monument — historic marker near the 180th meridian
  • •Waitavala Natural Waterslide — natural rock chute into a refreshing jungle pool
  • •Lavena Coastal Walk — scenic trail through villages and beach to a secluded waterfall

Getting around: There are no taxis or rideshare services in Matei; the primary way to get around is by rented car or scooter, available through a handful of local operators near the airstrip. A single paved road runs along Taveuni's coast, making navigation straightforward. Resort shuttles and carrier trucks serving as informal buses also connect Matei with Naqara and other villages, though schedules are irregular.

Best time: The dry season from May to October offers the most reliable sunshine, calmer seas, and the best diving and snorkeling conditions.

Local food: Try fresh kokoda (Fijian ceviche marinated in coconut cream and citrus), locally grown Taveuni papaya and passion fruit, and simple village-style lovo feasts of root vegetables and fish cooked in an earth oven.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

Matei Airport
Encyclopaedia

Matei Airport, also known as Taveuni Airport or Taveuni Island Airport, is an airport located in Matei on the northern end of Taveuni, an island of the Vanua Levu Group in Fiji. It is operated by Airports Fiji Limited.

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