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New Plymouth airport is located on Airport Drive, Bell Block approximately 12 kilometres (15 minutes) from the centre of New Plymouth.

It is well serviced with daily flights provided by two companies to and from all main New Zealand centres.

Two companies provide regular flights between New Plymouth and other centres.


Air New Zealand daily flights

From Time
Auckland 45 mins
Wellington 50 mins
Christchurch 85 mins
Hamilton (via Auckland) 75 mins
Tauranga (via Auckland) 80 mins
Taupo (via Auckland) 90 mins
Palmerston North (via Wellington) 85 mins

The airport has an award-winning cafe as well as rental car operators, taxis, shuttles and short and long term paid parking.

Facilities for private planes and helicopters, including hangers and refuelling services (BP/Mobil), are also available.

Airport car parking fees

Duration Fee
First 60 mins                 Free
Hourly rate (thereafter) $1 (to maximum $10 per day)
Daily rate $10 (to maximum $60 per week)
Weekly rate $60 (to maximum $250 annual rate)
Annual rate* $250
Lost parking ticket $60
Lost annual parking card $35

 *Unlimited frequency and duration. (Passes are available from the Council's Civic Centre and the Avis desk at the airport.) 

Airport shuttle


Taxi Services

 

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