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New Zealand<\/strong> has become one of the most attractive countries to visit, especially in recent years.
Incomparable green landscape, accompanied with a well-known hospitality of its residents, makes this island country a not-to-miss destination. If you’re planning a trip to New Zealand, we present you a detailed guide to the domestic and international New Zealand airports.
Make sure to check out the map of New Zealand airports<\/strong> at the end of this post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Auckland Airport – IATA Code – AKL <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Approximately 21.000.000 passengers<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auckland Airport<\/strong> is the busiest of international airports in New Zealand, handling over 20 million passengers each year.
Airport is a major hub for several airlines, including Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways<\/strong> and Virgin Australia<\/strong>, among others. Located about 20 kilometres south of Auckland, the airport offers several ways of getting to the city, including airport shuttle<\/a>, public transport and taxis. Auckland Airport<\/a> is also a good choice to fly into when visiting cities in Northland & Waikato Regions, like Whangarei<\/strong>, Hamilton <\/strong>or Tauranga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Christchurch Airport – IATA Code – CHC <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Approximately 7.000.000 passengers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

The second of busiest New Zealand airports, located on the South Island and serving the city of Christchurch. Christchurch Airport<\/a> handles about 7 million passengers annually and it has regular international flights from cities like Melbourne, Sydney and Dubai.
Air New Zealand, Emirates<\/strong> and Qantas Airways<\/strong> are among airlines with scheduled flights to the airport. For everyone visiting the Canterbury region and cities of Timaru<\/strong>, Akaroa<\/strong> or the Aoraki\/Mount Cook National Park<\/strong>, Christchurch Airport could be the best travel option. Airport is located some 13 km northwest of the city. To get there, you could use Metro Red Bus public transportation, as well as airports shuttle or taxis.<\/p>\n\n\n

<\/span>Wellington Airport – IATA Code – WLG<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Approximately 6.500.000 passengers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

Wellington Airport<\/strong> is the international airport located in Wellington, New Zealand\u2019s capital city. With a little more than 6 million passengers, it is one of the busiest airports<\/a> in New Zealand. Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines<\/strong> and Virgin<\/strong> are the airlines with most international flights scheduled. Due to its location, Wellington Airport is a good choice when traveling to destinations in the Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman regions. From Wellington City, you can easily reach National Parks Kahurangi<\/strong> and Nelson Lakes<\/strong>. Airport is located around 6 km southeast of the city. To get there, passengers can use The Airport Flyer bus service, along with taxis and car rentals.<\/p>\n\n\n

<\/span>Queenstown Airport – IATA Code – ZQN <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Approximately 2.000.000 passengers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Queenstown Airport<\/a> is an international airport located in Otago region, in the southern half of South Island. Airport currently offers flights with 4 major airlines – Jetstar<\/strong> and Air New Zealand<\/strong> for domestic flights & Qantas<\/strong> Airways<\/strong> and Virgin<\/strong> Australia<\/strong> for international flights. Airport is located about 8 km northeast of Queenstown center and can be a good option for visiting western part of the country, especially national parks like Fiordland<\/strong> and Mount Aspiring<\/strong>. To get to Queenstown city, passengers can use public bus service called Orbus, as well as taxis and car rentals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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