Travelling from Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Hawkes Bay Airport to Auckland Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Napier-Hastings and Auckland follow the same timezone, UTC+13.
Flights from NPE to AKL start from 06:15 — the earliest with Air New Zealand. The latest departure is at 20:10 with Air New Zealand. Overall, you can choose from 92 weekly Hawkes Bay Airport to Auckland Airport flights.
Your NPE to AKL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Air New Zealand is your ticket to exploring Auckland (and maybe even some other great parts of New Zealand!). Browse the direct flights from Hawkes Bay Airport to Auckland Airport offered by this airline.
Air New Zealand tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates NPE to AKL flights is Air New Zealand. Its services land without delay 67.01% of the time.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Hawkes Bay Airport to Auckland Airport. Many passengers pass through Wellington International Airport when flying between NPE and AKL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Hawkes Bay Airport to Auckland Airport flight is 40 €. A return fare is currently 80 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from NPE to AKL, reserve your journey one month before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Hawkes Bay Airport to Auckland Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from NPE to AKL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hawkes Bay Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hawkes Bay Airport, data shows 71.6% of flights complete their journey on time.
Hawkes Bay Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Napier-Hastings. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to NPE? If you're catching an early flight from Hawkes Bay Airport to Auckland Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Hawkes Bay Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Auckland Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and discover more of Auckland and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Auckland Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Auckland. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Hawkes Bay Airport to Auckland Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Auckland in April.
Before locking in your flight from Hawkes Bay Airport to Auckland Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Auckland, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from NPE to AKL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've visited Auckland, now it's time to explore other parts of New Zealand. Journey about 499 kilometres south to Wellington to tick off its top attractions. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, your itinerary will be busy.
Manukau City is another essential stop in New Zealand and is around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. No trip is complete without visiting Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.
