Airport
Kerikeri Airport (KKE)
Kerikeri Airport is the main air gateway to Kerikeri and the Bay of Islands, with daily flights connecting the region to Auckland. Compare transfer options to Kerikeri town centre, Paihia, Russell and other Northland destinations.
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About Kerikeri Airport
Kerikeri Airport is a regional airport serving Kerikeri and the wider Bay of Islands in Northland, New Zealand. Also known as Bay of Islands Airport, it connects the region to Auckland through multiple daily scheduled flights, along with scenic and charter operations.
Located on Wiroa Road about 4 km from the Kerikeri town centre, the airport began as a grass airstrip in the 1930s and grew into a key gateway for Northland. A new $4.75 million terminal opened in June 2019, replacing an older facility and improving arrivals, departures and baggage handling.
Air New Zealand and Barrier Air operate scheduled services between Kerikeri and Auckland, while the airport also supports scenic flights, skydiving and light aircraft activity. Onward travel to Paihia, Russell and other Bay of Islands destinations is available by taxi, shuttle or rental car.
The compact terminal includes check-in areas, a café, lounge seating, a viewing deck, car rental counters and accessibility services, making it an easy starting point for visitors exploring the Bay of Islands.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Kerikeri Airport operates through a single modern passenger terminal opened in 2019. It handles all scheduled domestic flights to Auckland as well as regional scenic and charter services.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Kerikeri Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Kerikeri Airport to hotels, holiday parks, Paihia, Russell and other destinations across the Bay of Islands.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, sightseeing or trips around Kerikeri and Northland.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Kerikeri Airport for independent travel around Kerikeri, Paihia, Russell and onward journeys through Northland.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Kerikeri Airport, hotels, event venues, tour departures and other Bay of Islands locations.
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