Facts of New Zealand Airport
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Facts of New Zealand Airport
There are 67 airports in New Zealand of which 37 provide scheduled services as
shown in the map below:
Passenger Composition
In 2024, overseas visitors arriving in New Zealand for holidays increased by 21%
compared to the previous year.
New Zealand-resident traveler arrivals reached approximately 2.96 million in the
September 2024 year, reflecting continued post-pandemic recovery.
Short-Haul and Long-Haul Travel
The majority of international flights remained short-haul, primarily within the
Oceania region.
Long-haul flights continued to make up a smaller proportion of total
international travel.
New Zealand Airports
Auckland Airport remained the busiest, handling 5.19 million international
passengers (including transits) in the first half of 2025, marking a 4.1%
increase.
Christchurch and Wellington airports continued to play significant roles in
handling international flights, though their exact shares were not detailed in
the latest reports.
Overseas Airports
Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne remained the most common international
destinations for flights from New Zealand, continuing the strong trans-Tasman
travel trend.
Air Routes
The busiest international air routes continued to be between Auckland and major
Australian cities, particularly Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne.
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