Airport
Hawke’s Bay Airport (NPE)
Hawke’s Bay Airport is the main gateway to Napier, Hastings and the wider Hawke’s Bay region, including its coastal suburbs and wine country. Compare transfer options to Napier city centre, Ahuriri, Hastings, Havelock North and nearby destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Hawke’s Bay Airport
Hawke’s Bay Airport is the main commercial airport serving Napier and the wider Hawke’s Bay region on New Zealand’s east coast. It connects travellers to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, with onward domestic and international links, and also serves smaller centres such as Gisborne, Hamilton, Tauranga and Wairoa.
Located at Westshore, about 5 km from central Napier, the airport is roughly 10 minutes by road from Napier, 20 minutes from Hastings and 25 minutes from Havelock North. A terminal expansion completed in 2019 added a new arrivals hall with an automated baggage reclaim system and modernised the departure area.
The single terminal is compact and easy to navigate, with check-in, departure gates and arrivals all within one building. Passenger facilities include a café, free Wi-Fi, charging points, accessible bathrooms, family amenities and rental car counters.
Onward travel is available by taxi, rideshare, shuttle, private transfer, rental car and public bus, making it straightforward to reach Napier, Ahuriri, Hastings, Havelock North and the surrounding wine country.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Hawke’s Bay Airport operates a single passenger terminal serving domestic regional flights. Most facilities are on the ground floor, with the Air New Zealand Regional Lounge on the first floor and a mezzanine viewing area accessible from the café.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Hawke’s Bay Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Hawke’s Bay Airport to Napier hotels, Ahuriri, Hastings, Havelock North and other destinations across the Hawke’s Bay region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, winery visits or journeys around Napier and Hawke’s Bay.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Hawke’s Bay Airport for independent travel around Napier, Hastings and onward journeys to nearby wine country and coastal destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Hawke’s Bay Airport, hotels, event venues, conference centres and other Hawke’s Bay destinations.
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