How early should I arrive at Gisborne Airport?

Gisborne Airport (GIS) serves the East Coast of New Zealand’s North Island just a short drive from Gisborne city centre, handling mainly regional services from a single compact terminal that keeps transfers simple for travelers. Air New Zealand is the primary carrier operating scheduled flights connecting Gisborne with Auckland and Wellington, while charter and general aviation activity is also common. The airport’s "online flight board" (taehanga rererangi ipurangi) provides up-to-date "arrivals" (taenga) and "departures" (hakenga) information; passengers should allow extra time during peak holiday periods and check road access and rental-car options in advance.