Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport sits approximately 21 kilometres south of Auckland's city centre, in the Māngere district of the Auckland region, New Zealand. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and busiest airport overall, handling the large majority of New Zealand's long-haul international traffic. The airport opened in 1966, replacing the older Whenuapai airfield as the main civil aviation hub.
About Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport sits approximately 21 kilometres south of Auckland's city centre, in the Māngere district of the Auckland region, New Zealand. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and busiest airport overall, handling the large majority of New Zealand's long-haul international traffic. The airport opened in 1966, replacing the older Whenuapai airfield as the main civil aviation hub.
The airport operates two main terminals: an international terminal and a domestic terminal, connected by a covered walkway. Two runways serve the airfield — oriented roughly north-northeast to south-southwest — allowing simultaneous operations in varying wind conditions. The airport operates around the clock with no blanket curfew. A significant integrated terminal project has been in various stages of planning and development to modernise capacity.
Overview
Auckland Airport sits approximately 21 kilometres south of Auckland's city centre, in the Māngere district of the Auckland region, New Zealand. It serves as the country's primary international gateway and busiest airport overall, handling the large majority of New Zealand's long-haul international traffic. The airport opened in 1966, replacing the older Whenuapai airfield as the main civil aviation hub.
Airlines
Air New Zealand is the dominant carrier and primary hub airline, operating both long-haul international and extensive domestic routes from Auckland. Jetstar maintains a focus-city presence for trans-Tasman and domestic services. Major international carriers including Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, and Air Canada serve the airport on intercontinental routes.
Airlines
Airlines flying from AKL
Routes
Top routes from AKL
Nearby airports
Other airports in New Zealand
FAQ
Auckland Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
5 common questions
- Auckland Airport is located in Auckland, New Zealand (Oceania), at coordinates -37.000°, 174.780°.
- Its IATA code is AKL and its ICAO code is NZAA.
- Auckland Airport operates on Pacific/Auckland local time.
- Carriers tracked on routes from AKL include American Airlines, Air Djibouti, Emirates, Jetstar, LATAM Airlines, Air New Zealand and 4 more.
- Tracked destinations from AKL include Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.