Fiji Solo Trip Series by @owncolorstravel If it’s your first time traveling to Fiji or you’re curious about flying business class, I hope this post helps!
This time, I visited Fiji — often called one of the happiest countries in the world. It’s about a 9-hour direct flight from Narita, and I’ll be sharing my round-trip experience on Fiji Airways.
Fiji Airways Flight Review
About Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways is the national carrier of Fiji, based at Nadi International Airport. Since joining the Oneworld Alliance—where JAL is also a member—you can now use JAL partner award tickets to fly with them.
For travelers from Japan, the most convenient option is Fiji Airways’ direct flights between Narita International Airport and Nadi International Airport.
They only operate twice a week, but the flight time is about 9 hours, leaving Narita in the evening and arriving in Fiji early the next morning.
- Outbound: Departs Narita on Wednesday and Saturday evenings, arriving in Fiji the following morning.
- Inbound: Departs Nadi late at night on Tuesday and Friday, arriving in Japan the next morning.
My actual schedule was:Narita → Nadi: departed 4:30 PM, arrived 4:20 AM,Nadi → Narita: departed 11:55 PM, arrived 6:10 AM
The only downside? You can’t enjoy Fiji’s beautiful daytime ocean views from the plane!
Once you step on board, the crew greets you with a cheerful “Bula!”
Everyone in Fiji says “Bula!” with such genuine friendliness—it instantly puts you at ease. I loved that.
Fiji Airways Business Class (A330)
Flying out of Narita means you’ll be on the A330, which has:
- 2-2-2 layout
- Leather lie-flat seats
- 15.4-inch personal entertainment screen
- USB ports
- Useful storage spaces
- Seat pitch: 60 inches
- Seat width: 21 inches
I purposely changed my seat positions for each direction.
Originally, I booked the second row, but after a crew request, I switched to the third row.
For the return flight, I chose a window seat in the front row.
The front row definitely gives you more legroom, but storage is limited—so it comes down to your preference.
The overall cabin has a clean, tropical look with white tones. I was honestly excited to fly business class on this aircraft.
At your seat, you’ll find:
- Amenity kit
- Blanket
- Pillow
- Slippers
- Headphones
- And, of course—Fiji Water!
Right after settling in, the crew brings hot towels and a welcome drink (juice or champagne).
Since I had already enjoyed a drink at the Sakura Lounge, I went with orange juice.
A quick tip: The power outlets onboard use a different plug type.
USB ports work for phones, but the main outlet is Type O (“ハ” shaped), so bring a multi-plug adapter just in case.
My seat controller, located on the right side, was a bit finicky—and eventually stopped working.
The crew handled it quickly, but just noting it here for anyone curious.
Business Class Benefits
Business class includes:
- Priority check-in
- Priority boarding
- Priority baggage handling
- Higher baggage allowance (2 bags up to 30 kg each)
Since I fly Jetstar from my local airport to Narita, I didn’t fully enjoy the benefits for the domestic connection—but if you’re flying straight to Narita to catch Fiji Airways, these perks are great.
Business class passengers can also use Nadi’s Premier Lounge or partner lounges at the departure airport.
Amenity Kit
Before my trip, I had read an article saying Fiji Airways had discontinued their business class amenity kits, so I wondered if they might not offer them anymore—but as of now, they’re still available.
The kit comes in a pouch with a Fiji-inspired design. Inside, you’ll find a toothbrush set, socks, a pen, earplugs, an eye mask, and skincare items from PURE FIJI, a Fijian brand. The kit includes hand sanitizer and body lotion.
PURE FIJI doesn’t have stores in Japan yet, so discovering their products on this trip was a fun surprise. I ended up buying their mango-scented shampoo—the coconut milk and tropical aroma instantly put me in a vacation mood.
I also picked up a lychee-scented gift set from their sister brand, reniu, at the airport on my way home.
And the Fiji Airways–branded slippers? Totally my style!
In-Flight Meals
On Fiji Airways business class, the crew collects your breakfast order soon after boarding. You simply fill out the menu card at your seat and hand it to the crew early on. English menus are available.
On the flight from Narita to Nadi, I was served a mountain of pancakes—way more than I expected! After that surprise, I chose lighter options for the return flight.
Meals are served twice during the 9-hour flight, and the dinner menu is placed at your seat ahead of time. You pick your starter and main dish from the selections and let the crew know in advance.
The drink menu even had my favorite—Pinot Noir, a New Zealand wine. Fiji carries a lot of New Zealand wines, which you’ll notice during your trip.
For meals, I chose chicken on the outbound flight and curry on the return.
Curry is on the menu because about 40% of Fiji’s population is of Indian descent. On my return flight, the woman sitting next to me was Indian-Fijian and happily told me, “I’m visiting Japan for the first time!”
As for the taste, I personally enjoyed the food at the Fiji Airways Premium Lounge more than the in-flight meals. Compared to that, Japanese airlines really do an impressive job—even their economy meals are consistently satisfying.
And the dessert? Mango ice cream. My absolute favorite! The flavor and texture were so refreshing, especially on a long flight where the air gets dry.
I always wear a mask on planes because of the dryness.
How Flat Do the Business Class Seats Go?
You can adjust the seat angle using the controls on the right side of the seat.
I wondered how flat the seats would go—since the A330 isn’t a brand-new aircraft—but it turns out they go almost fully flat. Plenty of space to stretch your legs.
My flight, FJ350, was on the Airbus A330-200.
This aircraft operates international routes connecting Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Narita, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
Depending on the destination, Fiji Airways also uses the A350, which offers fully flat business class seats.
Incredible Pre-Sleep Hospitality
One of the things that impressed me the most on this flight was the pre-sleep service.
In Fiji Airways business class, you’re first given a regular blanket when you board. But before bedtime, the crew comes around with a duvet and a mattress pad—and they actually set everything up for you at your seat.
Apparently this service is available on long-haul and overnight flights, depending on the aircraft.
Thanks to that, I was able to lie down super comfortably, and I stayed warm throughout the night since airplane cabins can get pretty cold.
I slept much better on the return flight—maybe because I had a window seat?
Arriving at Nadi International Airport
I landed at Nadi International Airport at 4:20 AM, and even after clearing immigration and picking up my luggage, it was still dark outside.
Before heading to my hotel by taxi, I took care of two things:
currency exchange and setting up my eSIM.
This was my first time using an eSIM abroad, so I wasn’t completely confident it would activate upon arrival. I struggled a bit since I wasn’t used to it, but in the end it worked fine—and I’m glad I tried it.
After safely arriving, I could finally relax.
Next time, I’ll be sharing more about my stay in Fiji—hotel recommendations, ways to enjoy your time, and more. Stay tuned!