Hub Airports
All Airports (21)
| Airport | City | Country | Terminal | Check-in | Lounge | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKL Auckland Airport Hub | Auckland | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | International Terminal | International and Domestic Terminal counters | Air NZ International Lounge | 44+ |
| CHC Christchurch Airport Hub | Christchurch | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Integrated Terminal | Main terminal check-in counters | — | 19+ |
| WLG Wellington Airport Hub | Wellington | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Main Terminal | Main terminal check-in counters | — | 16+ |
| ADL Adelaide Airport | Adelaide | 🇦🇺 Australia | — | — | — | 2+ |
| BNE Brisbane Airport | Brisbane | 🇦🇺 Australia | International Terminal | International Terminal | — | 4+ |
| HNL Daniel K. Inouye International Airport | Honolulu | 🇺🇸 United States | — | — | — | 1+ |
| IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Houston | 🇺🇸 United States | — | — | — | 1+ |
| OOL Gold Coast Airport | Gold Coast | 🇦🇺 Australia | — | — | — | 2+ |
| HKG Hong Kong International Airport | Hong Kong | ðŸ‡ðŸ‡° Hong Kong | — | — | — | 1+ |
| JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport | New York | 🇺🇸 United States | — | — | — | 1+ |
| LAX Los Angeles International Airport | Los Angeles | 🇺🇸 United States | — | — | — | 1+ |
| MEL Melbourne Airport | Melbourne | 🇦🇺 Australia | — | — | — | 4+ |
| NRT Narita International Airport | Tokyo | 🇯🇵 Japan | — | — | — | 1+ |
| DPS Ngurah Rai International Airport | Denpasar | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | — | — | — | 1+ |
| PER Perth Airport | Perth | 🇦🇺 Australia | — | — | — | 1+ |
| SFO San Francisco International Airport | San Francisco | 🇺🇸 United States | — | — | — | 1+ |
| PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport | Shanghai | 🇨🇳 China | — | — | — | 1+ |
| SIN Singapore Changi Airport | Singapore | 🇸🇬 Singapore | — | — | — | 1+ |
| SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport | Sydney | 🇦🇺 Australia | — | — | — | 4+ |
| TPE Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport | Taipei | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | — | — | — | 1+ |
| YVR Vancouver International Airport | Vancouver | 🇨🇦 Canada | — | — | — | 1+ |
Popular Destinations
Passenger Tips
Main hub for Air New Zealand. Excellent service and the airline's flagship international lounge. Book early for popular routes. As a Star Alliance member, Air New Zealand offers seamless connections with partner carriers including Lufthansa, United, ANA, and Singapore Airlines. Eligible passengers can access the Air NZ International Lounge before departure for complimentary refreshments and a comfortable waiting area. Online check-in is available through the Air New Zealand website or app, typically opening 24-48 hours before departure.
New Zealand's flag carrier with the most comprehensive domestic and international network from Christchurch. As a Star Alliance member, Air New Zealand offers seamless connections with partner carriers including Lufthansa, United, ANA, and Singapore Airlines. Online check-in is available through the Air New Zealand website or app, typically opening 24-48 hours before departure.
Wellington is Air New Zealand's main hub with extensive domestic and international connections. Arrive at least 2 hours before domestic and 3 hours before international departures for check-in. As a Star Alliance member, Air New Zealand offers seamless connections with partner carriers including Lufthansa, United, ANA, and Singapore Airlines. Online check-in is available through the Air New Zealand website or app, typically opening 24-48 hours before departure.
Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure via the Air New Zealand app or website. As a Star Alliance member, Airpoints elite members can access Star Alliance partner lounges at Brisbane International Terminal. Direct flights to Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch make it easy to reach New Zealand from Brisbane. Air New Zealand is known for excellent in-flight service and complimentary meals even in Economy. Arrive at least 3 hours before international departures.