All About Hamilton Airport

Hamilton is situated to the south of Auckland and has a population of approximately 150,000. It is New Zealand’s largest inland city and is serviced by Hamilton Airport which is situated on State Highway 21, 14 kilometres south of the city centre.

 

Hamilton Airport Domestic and International

Hamilton airport services domestic and international flights and as of the end of 2012, had the fourth longest commercial runwayin New Zealand at 2195 metres in length. An extension of this runway to just under 3000 metres has been approved and will allow Hamilton to offer flights direct to Asia and the USA.

The airport services 430,000 passengers per year and operates 24 hours a day, seven days per week without any curfew restrictions.

 

 

Facilities at Hamilton Airport

The terminal building was extended and renovated in 2007 and currently houses Velutto Café & Bar as well as Paper Plus and Duty Free stores.

Free WiFi is available throughout the terminal building and there is a free internet kiosk on the mezzanine floor.

 

 

Disabled parking and toilets are available and a lift runs between the ground and mezzanine floors. A wheelchair is available on request.

Hamilton Airport charges all visitors a $5 departure fee which is payable at Paper Plus in the terminal building or at self service kiosks. The fee has to be paid  before boarding.

 

Transport to and from Hamilton Airport

Taxi and shuttle services are both available and the cost varies between companies.

 

 

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All About Auckland Airport

Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand and is situated in the upper half of the North Island. The Auckland area has a population of approximately 1.3 million people. The city is divided into a number of areas with the CBD nestled in the centre.

Where is Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport is situated next to Manukau Harbour and is a 20 minutes drive from Manukau City and a 40 minute bus ride from the CBD. The Airport bus into Auckland central runs every 15 minutes and the one to Manukau runs half hourly.

Facts about Auckland Airport

Over 13 million passengers pass through Auckland Airport every year. The international side handles approximately 70 percent of foreign visitors as they enter or leave New Zealand. The airport is served by over 20 international airlines and is the second busiest airport in Australasia. Sydney is the busiest.

Auckland Domestic and International Terminals

Auckland Airport is divided into two terminal buildings that are almost one kilometre apart. Passengers can follow a walkway between the two areas or a free bus transfers people every 15 minutes.

Facilities at Auckland Airport

The airport in Auckland offers a range of facilities at both terminals including the following:

·         Foreign currency booths

·         ATM’s

·         Luggage storage

·         Free wireless internet booths

·         Retail stores

·         Food court

Retail Outlets at Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport offers a number of top stores that sell anything from books to beach-ware to sunglasses and luggage. Gift shops sell New Zealand souvenirs and duty free stores offer a wide selection of goods.

Dining at Auckland Airport

Both terminals have a food court as well as standalone restaurants and coffee shops. There is something for everyone with a choice of reasonably priced burgers, international dishes including Indian and Asian and traditional Kiwi food.

Auckland Airport is spacious, well set out and offers much to visitors who have a few hours to fill between flights.