Airports in New Zealand

Explore airport information for all major cities in New Zealand. Find details about commercial airports, IATA codes, and travel options.

Cities in New Zealand

Alexandra

✈️ Has airports

  • ALR

Ardmore

✈️ Has airports

  • AMZ

Auckland

✈️ Has airports

  • AKL

Chatham Island

✈️ Has airports

  • CHT

Christchurch

✈️ Has airports

  • CHC

Claris

✈️ Has airports

  • GBZ

Dunedin

✈️ Has airports

  • DUD

Gisborne

✈️ Has airports

  • GIS

Glentanner

✈️ Has airports

  • GTN

Hamilton

✈️ Has airports

  • HLZ

Hokitika

✈️ Has airports

  • HKK

Invercargill

✈️ Has airports

  • IVC

Kaikoura

✈️ Has airports

  • KBZ

Kaitaia

✈️ Has airports

  • KAT

Kerikeri

✈️ Has airports

  • KKE

Manapouri

✈️ Has airports

  • TEU

Masterton

✈️ Has airports

  • MRO

Milford Sound

✈️ Has airports

  • MFN

Motueka

✈️ Has airports

  • MZP

Mount Cook

✈️ Has airports

  • MON

NAPIER

✈️ Has airports

  • NPE

Nelson

✈️ Has airports

  • NSN

New Plymouth

✈️ Has airports

  • NPL

Oamaru

✈️ Has airports

  • OAM

Ohakea

✈️ Has airports

  • OHA

Palmerston North

✈️ Has airports

  • PMR

Paraparaumu

✈️ Has airports

  • PPQ

Picton

✈️ Has airports

  • PCN

Pukaki

✈️ Has airports

  • TWZ

Queenstown International

✈️ Has airports

  • ZQN

Rotorua

✈️ Has airports

  • ROT

Stewart Island

✈️ Has airports

  • SZS

Takaka

✈️ Has airports

  • KTF

Taupo

✈️ Has airports

  • TUO

Tauranga

✈️ Has airports

  • TRG

Timaru

✈️ Has airports

  • TIU

Waiheke Island

✈️ Has airports

  • WIK

Wairoa

✈️ Has airports

  • WIR

Wanaka

✈️ Has airports

  • WKA

Wanganui

✈️ Has airports

  • WAG

Wellington

✈️ Has airports

  • WLG

Westport

✈️ Has airports

  • WSZ

Whakatane

✈️ Has airports

  • WHK

Whangarei

✈️ Has airports

  • WRE

Whitianga

✈️ Has airports

  • WTZ

Woodbourne

✈️ Has airports

  • BHE

New Zealand Airport Statistics

46

Total Cities

46

Cities with Airports

46

Total Airports

How to choose your airport in New Zealand

  • Prefer airports closer to your destination city to reduce ground transfer time.
  • Compare total travel cost: airfare + ground transport + possible parking or shuttle fees.
  • Check flight frequency and on-time performance if you have tight connections.
  • Consider late-night arrival: choose airports with reliable night transport or nearby hotels.

New Zealand travel tips

  • Taxis and ride-hailing are available in most major cities; verify estimated fares before departure.
  • Public transport availability varies by city; some cities provide airport express trains or buses.
  • If your target city has no commercial airport, use the nearest alternatives listed in each card.

FAQ

Which cities have multiple airports?

See the "Has airports" count in each city card. Cities with more airports provide more route choices and ground transport options.

What if a city has no airport?

Check the "Nearest" alternatives under the city card. We recommend choosing the closest airport to minimize travel time.

How do I find transport from the airport to the city?

Open the city page via the link to see detailed transport, hotel, and parking guidance for that city.