Auckland to Napier (AKL–NPE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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204 mi airlines 70/wk
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Flight Schedule 24 flights Verified 2d ago
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QF8465cs
QF Qant
AT7
6:30 AM
NZST TD
7:35 AM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5025+2
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:30 AM
NZST TD
7:35 AM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5013
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
8:05 AM
NZST TD
9:15 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4396cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
8:10 AM
NZST TD
9:15 AM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5011+1
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
9:25 AM
NZST TD
10:35 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5005+2
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
10:10 AM
NZST TT2
11:20 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4394cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
11:55 AM
NZST TD
1:00 PM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5009
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
12:50 PM
NZST TT2
2:00 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4398+3
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
2:15 PM
NZST TD
3:20 PM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4397+2
SQ Singapore Airlines
DH3
4:15 PM
NZST TD
5:20 PM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5003+1
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
5:20 PM
NZST TD
6:25 PM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5029+2
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:05 PM
NZST TD
7:10 PM
NZST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5002+1
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:00 AM
NZST
7:15 AM
NZST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF8469cs
QF Qant
AT7
6:00 AM
NZST
7:15 AM
NZST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5006+1
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:50 AM
NZST
8:05 AM
NZST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4395cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
8:10 AM
NZST
9:25 AM
NZST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5004+1
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
8:10 AM
NZST
9:20 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5010+1
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
9:45 AM
NZST
10:55 AM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4397cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
11:05 AM
NZST
12:20 PM
NZST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4399cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
11:50 AM
NZST
1:05 PM
NZST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5012+4
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
11:50 AM
NZST
1:00 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5022+2
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
3:10 PM
NZST
4:20 PM
NZST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5024+1
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
5:55 PM
NZST
7:10 PM
NZST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5026+1
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
7:00 PM
NZST
8:15 PM
NZST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Auckland to Napier
1 carrier, 70 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 204 mi 1h 5m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

AKL–NPE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 204 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AKL–NPE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand Also: QF, SQ 40 AT7 1h05-1h10 Star Alliance QF, SQ
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – NZ, QF, SQ
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – SQ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (40 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 NPE direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
77
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to NPE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
31
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
Napier is 0 hours the same as Auckland.
AKL: NZST · NPE: NZST

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 6:00 PM in Napier.
Distance & Flight Time
204 mi / 328 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m to 1h 10m.

AKL–NPE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to Napier route.
Route details
Distance204 mi / 328 km
Flight time1h 5m to 1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights70 out / 77 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: AKL
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: NPE
IATA / ICAONPE / NZNR
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKL to NPE flights.
Nonstop flights from Auckland International Airport to Hawke's Bay Airport take approximately 1h 5m to 1h 10m. The route covers 204 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from AKL to NPE. The return direction has about 77 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHC, WLG and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NPE 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 NPE

Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

AKL to NPE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to NPE ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 204 miles (328 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 147 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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