Fiji Airways is withdrawing from Canberra and will discontinue its air connections entirely. The move by the airline delivers a major blow for Canberra Airport.

Alongside the departure of Fiji Airways, Canberra Airport has taken a major step towards setting up new routes to China. News outlets including The Canberra Times, Region Canberra, and Karryon reported on the latest airline adjustments on 26 August 2026. Fiji Airways will halt its regular service, while Canberra Airport advances plans for the China travel connections.