Auckland to Gisborne (AKL–GIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NZ5173
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:35 AM
NZDT TT2
7:45 AM
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NZ5169
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
12:10 PM
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NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
7:15 PM
NZDT TD
8:25 PM
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NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
7:27 AM
NZDT
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NZ5164
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
10:10 AM
NZDT
11:20 AM
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NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
1:05 PM
NZDT
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NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:15 PM
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Auckland to Gisborne
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 208 mi 1h 10m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

AKL–GIS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 208 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AKL–GIS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 14 DH3 1h10 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AKL to GIS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to GIS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
WLG ~18h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
11
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Gisborne is 0 hours the same as Auckland.
AKL: NZDT · GIS: NZDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 6:00 PM in Gisborne.
Distance & Flight Time
208 mi / 335 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m.
Facts

AKL–GIS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to Gisborne route.
Route details
Distance208 mi / 335 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: AKL
Full nameAuckland International Airport
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: GIS
Full nameGisborne Airport
IATA / ICAOGIS / NZGS
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKL to GIS flights.
Nonstop flights from Auckland International Airport to Gisborne Airport take approximately 1h 10m. The route covers 208 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from AKL to GIS. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WLG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from GIS to AKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AKL to GIS

Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Gisborne Airport (GIS) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AKL to GIS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to GIS ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 208 miles (335 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via WLG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.