Busiest Airports in New Zealand

Auckland Airport (AKL)

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Christchurch Airport (CHC)

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Wellington Airport (WLG)

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Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

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Location: Nelson Passenger Numbers: 915,173 Key regional airport with a focus on domestic flights.

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Dunedin Airport (DUD)

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Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)

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Palmerston North Airport (PMR)

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Location: Tauranga Passenger Numbers: 531,041 Serves the Bay of Plenty region, known for its beautiful beaches and tourism.

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New Plymouth Airport (NPL)

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Busiest Airports in New Zealand

Top 10

Auckland Airport (AKL)

Location: Auckland Passenger Numbers: 15,861,264 Largest and busiest airport in New Zealand, serving over 30 airlines with flights to over 100 destinations worldwide.

Christchurch Airport (CHC)

Location: Christchurch Passenger Numbers: 6,012,328 Major gateway to the South Island, known for its efficient services and connectivity.

Wellington Airport (WLG)

Location: Wellington Passenger Numbers: 5,413,325 Known for its unique runway and proximity to the city center.

Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

Location: Queenstown Passenger Numbers: 2,370,320 Scenic approach with stunning views of the Southern Alps, popular for tourism.

Location: Nelson Passenger Numbers: 915,173 Key regional airport with a focus on domestic flights.

Nelson Airport (NSN)

Dunedin Airport (DUD)

Location: Dunedin Passenger Numbers: 920,349 Serves the Otago region, known for its friendly service and ease of access.

Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)

Location: Napier Passenger Numbers: 646,096 Gateway to the Hawkes Bay wine region, offering a blend of business and leisure travel.

Palmerston North Airport (PMR)

Location: Palmerston North Passenger Numbers: 534,651 Important regional hub with connections to major cities.

Location: Tauranga Passenger Numbers: 531,041 Serves the Bay of Plenty region, known for its beautiful beaches and tourism.

Tauranga Airport (TRG)

New Plymouth Airport (NPL)

Location: New Plymouth Passenger Numbers: 401,686 Key airport for the Taranaki region, offering a mix of business and leisure travel.

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