SIM cards here start around FJD $35 for tourists
Vodafone sits airside in the International terminal at Nadi, just past immigration and duty free, so you can sort data before you even hit baggage claim. Staff usually flip between English, Fijian, and Hindi without blinking, which helps if you’re setting up roaming or eSIM on a tight layover.
Prepaid travel SIMs typically run from about FJD $35–$70 depending on data (think 7–30 days and a few to double‑digit GB). They’ll also top up existing Fiji Vodafone numbers in smaller amounts, often starting near FJD $10, handy if you’ve kept an old local SIM from a previous trip.
The counter opens for most major international bank of departures and arrivals, aligning with peak flights to Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. If your flight lands after midnight, expect them to follow the overnight arrival waves rather than a fixed 9–5 schedule, but don’t assume it’s open 24/7.
Speeds on Vodafone around Nadi and Denarau are generally quicker than many hotel Wi‑Fi setups, especially once you leave the resort strip. For outer islands, coverage is spottier but still usually good enough for messaging and basic maps on the main Mamanuca runs.
Practical tip: screenshot your passport photo page and have your phone unlocked before you walk up; it cuts the setup time to under 5–10 minutes and gets you to baggage quicker.