- Fiji Airways is planning to expand its Australian network with a proposed new service between Nadi and the new Western Sydney International Airport, with flights tentatively scheduled to begin in June 2027.
- The provisional schedule shows flight FJ991 departing Nadi at 7:55pm and arriving at Western Sydney International at 10:55pm, while the return service, FJ990, is scheduled to leave Sydney at 11:55pm and arrive in Nadi at 5:55am the following day.
- CEO Paul Scurrah stated earlier in 2026 that a Western Sydney link would present a good opportunity and that the carrier was 'very interested.'
- Air New Zealand will fly the first international service from the airport, kicking off on October 26, 2026.
- Singapore Airlines will follow shortly afterwards, flying daily direct between from November 23, 2026.
- Qantas will join the roster of passenger airlines operating at WSI when it begins four-times-weekly services to Melbourne and Brisbane on March 28, 2027.
Fiji Airways is set to enhance its Australian network with a proposed service connecting Nadi to the Western Sydney International Airport, tentatively scheduled to commence on June 7, 2027. The airline plans to operate the route using a 157-seat Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with flight FJ991 departing Nadi at 7:55 PM and arriving in Sydney at 10:55 PM. The return flight, FJ990, is scheduled to leave Sydney at 11:55 PM and land in Nadi at 5:55 AM the following day.123
This new service would make Fiji Airways one of the first international airlines to operate from the new airport, which is expected to open before the proposed launch. The airport's 24-hour operation without a night-time curfew allows for greater scheduling flexibility, a significant advantage over Sydney's Kingsford Smith Airport.
The proposed route aims to strengthen Fiji's connectivity with Australia, a key tourism market, and cater to the growing demand for international travel from Western Sydney, which has a large population and a significant Fijian community. Fiji Airways already services several Australian cities, and the addition of Western Sydney would further expand its footprint in the region.
A Fiji Airways spokesperson stated, “Fiji Airways regularly reviews opportunities to strengthen its network and enhance connectivity.” The airline's managing director, Paul Scurrah, previously noted that a link to Western Sydney would be a valuable opportunity, although no final decisions have been made yet.
If confirmed, Fiji Airways would join other international carriers like Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines, who are also set to operate from the new airport, which is positioned to become a major hub for international travel in Australia.67
“Fiji Airways would not confirm the move, but its schedule lists FJ991/FJ990 on a 157-seat Boeing 737 MAX 8 from June 7, 2027. CEO Paul Scurrah earlier said Western Sydney is "something we will need to consider very strongly," with Air New Zealand set to fly the airport's first international service on October 26, 2026.”
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