Airports
AirportsAirports in New Zealand
46 airports — codes, cities and transfers
New Zealand has 46 airports, the main one being AKL. They serve Alexandra, Ardmore, Auckland, Chatham Island among others. For each: its IATA code, the city it serves, and how to reach the centre.
Airport to city
Train & bus · No airport rail. Auckland (SkyDrive / SkyBus to the centre), Wellington and Christchurch have a city bus.
Taxi & apps · Metered taxi, or Uber/Ola/Zoomy (legal). Not customary.
Full list
Every airport in New Zealand
CodeAirportCityTransfer
From the airport, without hunting for a taxi
Transfers & car rental in New Zealand
A pre-booked transfer waits for you by name; a hire car is collected at the terminal. Both are cheaper booked ahead than at the desk.
Book your airport transfer in New Zealand ahead, no terminal surprises.
Q&A
Answers to your questions
How many airports does New Zealand have?
46 airports with an IATA code. The main one is AKL. Some are international, some domestic-only.
What is the main airport of New Zealand?
AKL handles most international traffic. From there you can reach the centre or pre-book a transfer.
How do I get from the airport into town in New Zealand?
No airport rail. Auckland (SkyDrive / SkyBus to the centre), Wellington and Christchurch have a city bus.
Can I use a taxi or ride app from the airport in New Zealand?
Metered taxi, or Uber/Ola/Zoomy (legal).