Is there an airport at Whakatane?
Is there an airport at Whakatane?
Kahu NZ. Whakatane Airport and Air Services offer three direct daily flights to Whakatane to and from Auckland with a flight time of 45 minutes. Rental Cars can be made available from the Whakatane Airport office. Parking at the Whakatane Airport is free with no time limits.
Who designed Whakatane Airport?
architect Roger Walker
“Designed by Wellington architect Roger Walker, the brief for the terminal building was to come up with a distinctive design that sought to make the ‘Sunshine Town’ of Whakatāne appealing to visitors as a holiday destination, and to contribute to a distinctive regional identity.”
What airlines can fly into New Zealand?
Airlines
- Air New Zealand.
- American Airlines.
- United Airlines.
- Hawaiian Airlines.
- Fiji Airways.
- Air Tahiti Nui.
- Virgin Australia.
- Qantas.
What planes do Air Chathams use?
Air Chathams has 3 Saab 340’s turbo-prop aircraft on duty in the airline, ZK-KRA, ZK-CIY and ZK-CIZ. Widely used by commuter airlines around the world, the Saab 340 is an excellent fit for New Zealand conditions.
How much does it cost to fly to the Chatham Islands?
Flying to Chatham Island
| Cheapest flight found | $553 |
|---|---|
| Average flight time | 1 hr 44 mins |
| Cheapest month to fly | May |
| Most popular airline | Air Chathams |
| Flights per week | 10 |
Who owns Chatham?
Owned by Craig and Marion Emeny, Air Chathams was established in 1984 and worked with the local Chatham Island people to create a safe and reliable airline that would support the transportation of both people and freight to and from New Zealand.
Do you need a passport to go to the Chatham Islands?
You don’t need a passport. There are no mobile phone networks on the island – bring your phone only for photographs and enjoy being unconnected for a while.
Does Air NZ fly to the Chatham Islands?
Air Chathams has been bringing New Zealand’s regional communities together by air in New Zealand and the Pacific for over 30 years. We fly the fastest direct route from Auckland to Whakatāne, Whanganui and the Kāpiti Coast.
