Top 3 New Zealand Airports That Visitors Should Know

New Zealand's airports are important to residents and visitors alike, as it was one of the last places on Earth to be settled by humans. To complete your exploration of New Zealand, you'll want to know about the largest and busiest airports here.

Auckland Airport (AKL)

Auckland Airport is New Zealand's largest and busiest airport, connecting to the majority of international and domestic destinations. All major airlines serving New Zealand fly to Auckland Airport, which is well connected to the rest of the country with domestic flights operated by Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and other providers. The airport is located 20 kilometers south of Auckland's city center.

Passengers have many options for traveling between Auckland Airport's international and domestic terminals. Free buses run between international and domestic terminals every 15 minutes from 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily. The shuttle is a cost-effective way to get into the city and takes about an hour. Shuttle bus travel time depends on traffic conditions and the number of drop-offs or pick-ups along the way. Journeys between the airport and the city center may take longer during peak hours.

Auckland Airport, New Zealand

Queenstown Airport

International flights operate between Queenstown and four Australian destinations: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and the Gold Coast. In addition, trans-Tasman flights are provided by Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia. Domestic flights are operated by Air New Zealand and Jetstar; Queenstown links with Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.

Queenstown Airport is a 10-minute drive from the town center, and in the suburbs of Frankton, it takes about 25 minutes by bus. Fares to downtown Queenstown are $10 for adults, and you don't need to book in advance; the driver can come and buy a ticket. Catching the shuttle is a cost-effective way to get into the town center; prices are reduced if you're traveling in a group. The journey can take up to 30 minutes during peak traffic times, and if you're traveling to the airport by taxi, make sure you have plenty of time.

Queenstown Airport provides some necessary services such as toilets, duty-free shopping, retail stores that supply clothing, jewelry, souvenirs, reading materials, pharmaceuticals, and toiletries, cafes, fast food, currency exchange, ATMs, the Internet, etc

Queenstown Airport, New Zealand

Wellington Airport

Wellington International Airport is located eight kilometers southeast of downtown Wellington in the suburb of Rongotai. International flights operate to and from four Australian destinations: Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sydney, and Melbourne. Trans-Tasman flights are provided by Air New Zealand, Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar, and Fiji Airways flies between Wellington and Nadi, Fiji. Domestic flights connect Wellington to many destinations and are provided by Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Sounds Air.

Passengers will pay $9.00 to $12.00 per person and take about 30 minutes to travel. The Stagecoach Airport Flyer service runs from the airport every 20 minutes between 6:35 a.m. and 9:25 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. Shuttles are a cost-effective way to get into the city; the journey between the airport and the city center can take up to 40 minutes during peak traffic times.

Services and facilities at the airport include toilets and showers; many duty-free/tax-free shopping and souvenirs; stores for books, gifts, clothing, luxury knitwear, music, and movies; cafes, restaurants, bars, and fast food; currency exchange; ATM; Internet; phone; wheelchair access; luggage storage; a baby changing room; and a parenting room.

Wellington Airport, New Zealand

There are still quite a few airports in New Zealand with direct flights to your home country. A beautiful country with an endemic ecosystem will be a great destination; start your New Zealand tour as soon as possible!