Route Network
Auckland Airport connects 59 destinations worldwide, with Christchurch standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Doha, and the shortest flight is to Claris.
Route and destination data updated February 14, 2026.
Auckland Airport is served by 30 airlines, with Air New Zealand in the lead at 41% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 60% of routes. 20 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 25 airlines operate international routes, compared with nine airlines serving domestic routes. Qatar Airways is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Doha with a flight time of 17 hrs 45 mins.
Auckland Airport provides direct service to 24 countries across five continents. The route network is 31% domestic and 69% international. Australia is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #285 - Total destinations
- #399 - Domestic destinations
- #182 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #138 - Total flights
- #134 - Domestic flights
- #122 - International flights
- #38 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #81 - Total distance flown
- #40 - Distance per flight
- #11 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,093 ft 3,686 m 12,093 ft · 3,686 m | 152 ft 46 m 152 ft · 46 m | Concrete | |
| 12,093 ft 3,686 m 12,093 ft · 3,686 m | 152 ft 46 m 152 ft · 46 m | Concrete | |
| 10,197 ft 3,108 m 10,197 ft · 3,108 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Closed | |
| 10,197 ft 3,108 m 10,197 ft · 3,108 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Closed |
Runway Length
Runways at Auckland Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.