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AKL Auckland International Airport

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Auckland International Airport (AKL) is an airport serving Auckland, New Zealand.

Board status as of 45 min ago: 2 of 48 upcoming departures delayed by 15+ minutes.

· 76 departures on the board
  • 18:50
    NZ173
    Perth(PER)
    Gate 3
    On time
  • 19:00
    NZ567
    Christchurch(CHC)
    Gate 30
    On time
  • 19:00
    HU7932
    Shenzhen(SZX)
    On time
  • 19:05
    NZ5051
    New Plymouth(NPL)
    Gate 35
    On time
  • 19:15
    NZ5161
    Gisborne(GIS)
    Gate 45
    On time
  • 19:20
    NZ129
    Melbourne(MEL)
    Gate 4C
    On time
  • 19:20
    18:30
    JQ239
    Christchurch(CHC)
    Gate 20
    Delayed by 50 m
  • 19:20
    NZ627
    Queenstown International(ZQN)
    Gate 29
    On time
  • 19:25
    NZ2
    New York(JFK)
    Gate 8
    On time
  • 19:30
    CA784
    Beijing(PEK)
    On time
  • 19:30
    CI54
    Brisbane(BNE)
    On time
  • 19:30
    NZ455
    Wellington(WLG)
    Gate 31
    On time
  • 19:40
    NZ5272
    Kerikeri(KKE)
    Gate 39
    On time
  • 19:45
    MU745
    Buenos Aires(EZE)
    On time
  • 19:50
    NZ28
    Houston(IAH)
    Gate 10
    On time
  • 20:00
    NZ5049
    New Plymouth(NPL)
    Gate 40
    On time
  • 20:00
    NZ569
    Christchurch(CHC)
    Gate 28
    On time
  • 20:05
    NZ109
    Sydney(SYD)
    Gate 1
    On time
  • 20:10
    NZ5087
    Nelson(NSN)
    Gate 42
    On time
  • 20:15
    NZ6
    Los Angeles(LAX)
    Gate 9
    On time
  • 20:15
    NZ5226
    Whangarei(WRE)
    Gate 35
    On time
  • 20:25
    NZ5023
    NAPIER(NPE)
    Gate 43
    On time
  • 20:30
    NZ5145
    Tauranga(TRG)
    Gate 45
    On time
  • 20:30
    NZ5101
    Palmerston North(PMR)
    Gate 47
    On time
  • 20:30
    EK449
    Dubai(DXB)
    On time
  • 20:35
    QF158
    Melbourne(MEL)
    Gate 3
    On time
  • 20:40
    JQ216
    Melbourne(MEL)
    Gate 18
    On time
  • 20:40
    20:00
    NZ24
    Vancouver(YVR)
    Gate 6
    Delayed by 40 m
  • 20:45
    NZ573
    Christchurch(CHC)
    Gate 30
    On time
  • 20:50
    NZ944
    Avarua(RAR)
    Gate 15
    On time

About AKL Airport

Auckland International Airport (AKL) is New Zealand’s busiest gateway, with separate International and Domestic terminals linked by a walkway and free transfer bus. It is the main hub for Air New Zealand and a major operating base for Jetstar, with frequent services to Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Singapore and Los Angeles. Use the online flight board — papa whakaatu rerenga tuihono — to check arrivals and departures, and allow extra time for terminal transfers, security screening and New Zealand biosecurity checks.

Where flights from Auckland International Airport do not go every day

Airlines fly daily to 39 destinations from Auckland International Airport; another 17 are served only on certain days of the week. Most destinations are reachable on Sunday (51); fewest on Monday (47).

DestinationDeparture daysDeparts
Tongatapu (TBU)NZMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat06:55 and 3 more departures that week
Papeete (PPT)NZ · TNMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun15:15 and 3 more departures that week
Honolulu (HNL)NZTue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun22:00
Houston (IAH)NZMon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun19:50
Invercargill (IVC)NZMon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun09:35
Maroochydore (MCY)JQ · NZTue, Wed, Fri, Sun06:15 / 09:10
Cairns (CNS)NZMon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun07:10
Alofi (IUE)NZTue, Wed, Sat, Sun08:25 and 2 more departures that week
Beijing (PEK)CATue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun19:30
Taipei (TPE)NZTue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun08:00 / 09:40
Seoul (ICN)KEMon, Tue, Thu, Sat11:05
Santiago (SCL)LAMon, Tue, Fri, Sun19:10
Haikou (HAK)HUWed, Fri, Sun20:45
Buenos Aires (EZE)MUMon, Thu19:30 / 19:45
Shenzhen (SZX)HUThu, Sat19:00
Chatham Island (CHT)3CSun17:00
Noumea (NOU)NZWed08:35

Carrier timetable as of July 27, 2026, for the current scheduling season. Individual charter and seasonal services may be missing or incomplete.

How do I get to and from Auckland International Airport?

Auckland Airport is reachable by several common modes. There is an airport bus and coach network linking central Auckland and suburbs, plus regular city bus services to nearby hubs. Taxis and ride-hailing services operate from designated pick-up areas outside terminals. Private cars use clearly signed access roads and short- and long-term parking; major car rental companies have on-site or nearby desks with shuttle connections.

How do the terminals work at Auckland International Airport?

Auckland Airport has a main international terminal complex that handles most international and many domestic flights, and a separate domestic terminal for many domestic carriers; check your airline for the correct terminal. Check-in desks and bag drop are located on the departure level, with security and passport control before the gates. Transfer passengers should follow transfer signage and airline transfer desks for baggage and boarding passes.

Tips for flying from Auckland International Airport

Allow extra time for peak periods, international check-in and passport control; arrive earlier for long-haul flights. Carry photo ID and travel documents readily for border checks. Be prepared for variable weather and, in high season, busy parking and security queues. If transferring, confirm visa or entry requirements for New Zealand and check airline transfer procedures to avoid re-clearing immigration.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for Auckland International Airport is AKL.

AKL Airport
Auckland International Airport
Auckland, New Zealand · GMT+12

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