Comparison · Fiji vs Maldives · Fiji / Maldives
Fiji vs Maldives
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: KhufuOsiris, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Choose Fiji for Island resorts, Coral reefs and diving and lower day-to-day costs; choose Maldives for Overwater villas, House-reef snorkelling and a short break. Fiji is generally less expensive, and the two are about 11,623 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 11,623 km
- Less expensive
- Fiji
- Best time for Fiji
- May–October
- Best time for Maldives
- December–April
Side by side
| Fiji | Maldives | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Fiji | Maldives |
| Known for | Island resorts, Coral reefs and diving and Kava ceremonies | Overwater villas, House-reef snorkelling and Manta rays |
| Best time to visit | May–October | December–April |
| Ideal stay | 10 days | 7 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $180–$350 | $250–$500 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Very expensive |
| Warmest month | January, 31°C (88°F) | April, 32°C (90°F) |
| Coldest month | June, 28°C (82°F) | January, 30°C (86°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 4 | 3 |
| Day trips in our guide | 5 | 5 |
| Beaches | Natadola Beach | Hulhumalé beach |
| Airports | NAN, SUV | MLE, GAN, DRV, VAM, KDO |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Fiji for…
Island resorts, Coral reefs and diving and lower day-to-day costs. Fiji is an archipelago of more than 300 islands in the South Pacific, about three to four hours' flight north of Auckland and Sydney. Nearly every international visitor lands at Nadi on the west of the main island, Viti Levu, then heads to the resorts of…
Choose Maldives for…
Overwater villas, House-reef snorkelling and a short break. The Maldives is a chain of about 1,190 low coral islands grouped into 26 natural atolls that stretch across the equator in the Indian Ocean. Almost every visitor lands at Velana International Airport beside the capital, Malé, then continues by speedboat to…
Top sights compared
| # | Fiji | Maldives |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamanuca island day cruise | Hanifaru Bay manta rays |
| 2 | Blue Lagoon | Whale sharks in South Ari Atoll |
| 3 | Sawa-i-Lau Caves | Banana Reef |
| 4 | Monuriki | Maaya Thila and Fish Head |
| 5 | Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple | Lankan Manta Point |
Food compared
| Fiji | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Kokoda | Mas huni |
| Lovo | Garudhiya |
| Palusami | Mas riha |
| Rourou | Roshi |
Which is cheaper?
Fiji is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $180–$350 per person there, against $250–$500 in Maldives (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Fiji on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 11,623 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 18 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Fiji or Maldives cheaper?
Fiji is usually less expensive: about $180–$350 a day mid-range against $250–$500 (estimates).
+Is Fiji or Maldives better for a first trip?
Pick Fiji for Island resorts, Coral reefs and diving and lower day-to-day costs, or Maldives for Overwater villas, House-reef snorkelling and a short break.
+How far is Fiji from Maldives?
About 11,623 km in a straight line.