Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland Airport opened in 1966 and is operated by Auckland International Airport Limited. It is the largest and busiest airport in New Zealand, handling over 21 million passengers annually (pre-COVID figures).
The IATA code is AKL. The airport serves as a major hub for international and domestic flights, connecting New Zealand to destinations worldwide.
Future expansion plans include a new runway and terminal upgrades.
Auckland Airport has two terminals: the International Terminal and the Domestic Terminal. The International Terminal has 14 gates (1-14).
The Domestic Terminal has two piers: Pier A and Pier B. Pier A serves Air New Zealand domestic flights and has 13 gates (20-32).
Pier B serves Jetstar domestic flights and has 5 gates (33-37). The combined terminal area is 270,000 sq m.
The airport has a capacity of approximately 40 million passengers per year. Recent expansions include upgrades to the baggage handling system and improved gate facilities.
Short-term, long-term, and valet parking options are available. Short-term parking rates start at NZD 9 per hour. Daily rates for long-term parking start at NZD 49. Pre-booking is available at https://www.aucklandairport.co.nz/parking
