Travelling from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Gisborne Airport to Auckland Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Gisborne and Auckland are in the UTC+13 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from GIS to AKL start at 06:15 — the earliest with Air New Zealand. The last service of the day is at 17:15 with Air New Zealand. In total, you can choose from 48 weekly Gisborne Airport to Auckland Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your GIS to AKL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Air New Zealand has direct flights from Gisborne Airport to Auckland Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Auckland — and maybe even more of New Zealand if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air New Zealand on this route.
Air New Zealand is the most punctual carrier that operates GIS to AKL flights, with 69.16% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to explore a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gisborne Airport to Auckland Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Wellington International Airport is a popular stop between GIS and AKL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Right now, Rs20,108 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gisborne Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs27,104. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from GIS to AKL by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Gisborne Airport to Auckland Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from GIS to AKL.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Gisborne Airport to Auckland Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Of all flights leaving Gisborne Airport, 69.65% land on time at their destination.
Gisborne Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Gisborne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near GIS? If you've booked an early flight from Gisborne Airport to Auckland Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you're landing on a late Gisborne Airport to Auckland Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near AKL:
Travel at your own pace with an Auckland Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and see more of Auckland and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Auckland Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Auckland. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Gisborne Airport to Auckland Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Auckland in April.
Before locking in your flight from Gisborne Airport to Auckland Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Auckland, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 24ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GIS to AKL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres south of Auckland, a trip to Wellington will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland, Manukau City is another essential stop in New Zealand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.
