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AKL Auckland International Airport

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

· 80 departures on the board
  • 16:30
    NZ147
    Brisbane(BNE)
    Gate 17
    On time
  • 16:35
    NZ5141
    Tauranga(TRG)
    Gate 47
    On time
  • 16:35
    NZ5171
    Gisborne(GIS)
    Gate 35
    On time
  • 16:40
    JQ134
    Coolangatta(OOL)
    Gate 4
    On time
  • 16:45
    NZ559
    Christchurch(CHC)
    Gate 31
    On time
  • 16:55
    NZ677
    Dunedin(DUD)
    Gate 30
    On time
  • 17:00
    NZ5583
    Nelson(NSN)
    Gate 42
    On time
  • 17:00
    3C593
    Chatham Island(CHT)
    On time
  • 17:05
    NZ954
    Nandi(NAN)
    Gate 1
    On time
  • 17:15
    QR915
    Adelaide(ADL)
    On time
  • 17:15
    NZ5047
    New Plymouth(NPL)
    Gate 43
    On time
  • 17:20
    NZ5003
    NAPIER(NPE)
    Gate 40
    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 +3
Papeete (PPT)NZ · TNMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun15:15 +3
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 +2
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.

The ICAO code for Auckland International Airport is NZAA.

Auckland International Airport (AKL) is located in Auckland, New Zealand.

The local time zone at Auckland International Airport (AKL) is Pacific/Auckland (GMT+12).

About 589 scheduled departures were counted at Auckland International Airport (AKL) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.

For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.

Based on the current departures board at Auckland International Airport (AKL), scheduled flights are operated by Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Air Chathams, and Qatar Airways.

As of the carrier timetable for July 27, 2026, daily flights from Auckland International Airport serve 39 destinations. Another 17 are available only on selected days — for example Tongatapu on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, Papeete on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and Honolulu on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Destinations on the current departures board at Auckland International Airport (AKL) include Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga, NAPIER, Brisbane, and Nelson.

The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Auckland International Airport (AKL). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.

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

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