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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NZ5173
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:35 AM
NZST TD
7:45 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF8491cs
QF Qant
DH3
8:30 AM
NZST TD
9:40 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5163+3
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
8:30 AM
NZST TD
9:40 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4382cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
DH3
8:30 AM
NZST TD
9:40 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5169+4
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
12:10 PM
NZST TT2
1:20 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4383cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
DH3
12:10 PM
NZST TD
1:20 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5171+3
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
4:35 PM
NZST TD
5:45 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4385cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
DH3
4:35 PM
NZST TD
5:45 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5161+1
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
7:15 PM
NZST TD
8:25 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF8493cs
QF Qant
DH3
6:15 AM
NZST
7:25 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5160+2
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:15 AM
NZST
7:25 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4386cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
DH3
6:15 AM
NZST
7:25 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5164+2
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
10:10 AM
NZST
11:20 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4463+1
SQ Singapore Airlines
DH3
11:30 AM
NZST
12:40 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5162
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
1:05 PM
NZST
2:15 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4387cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
DH3
3:30 PM
NZST
4:40 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5172+4
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:15 PM
NZST
7:25 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Auckland to Gisborne
1 carrier, 56 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 56 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.

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 Also: QF, SQ 28 DH3 1h10 Star Alliance QF, SQ
Aircraft on this route
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – NZ, QF, SQ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AKL to GIS direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
47
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to GIS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
14
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.

Travel Essentials

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

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.

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 flights56 out / 47 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: AKL
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: GIS
IATA / ICAOGIS / NZGS
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation15 ft / 5 m

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. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from AKL to GIS. The return direction has about 47 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 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily 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 56 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 103 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via WLG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.