About Tuuta Airport
Tuuta Airport is a main airport for Chatham Islands and is located in Chatham Island.
The airport is also used by passengers travelling to or from nearby Waitangi and Whareama, making it a major gateway for the wider area.
One of the top airlines at Tuuta Airport to consider for your next adventure is Air Chathams.
Done exploring Chatham Islands? Here are a few places you can reach on a direct flight from Tuuta Airport:
Wellington
Auckland
Christchurch
January, November, and December are the busiest months at Tuuta Airport. These fall within the Southern Hemisphere summer, when the Chatham Islands draw visitors for warm weather, wildlife watching, and outdoor exploration. Domestic arrivals from mainland New Zealand typically rise across this period.
May, July, and September are the quietest months at Tuuta Airport. These autumn and winter months see softer demand as the summer travel window closes, weather conditions become less favourable for outdoor activities, and visitor numbers to the Chatham Islands generally ease.
How to get from Tuuta Airport to Chatham Islands
Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.
How to get to Tuuta Airport from Chatham Islands
Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.
Tuuta Airport facilities
Tuuta Airport operates from one terminal.
Car rental options near Tuuta Airport
If Chatham Islands is where you're kicking things off, consider picking up a car rental at Tuuta Airport.