The recently refurbished Dunedin International Airport, winner of the 2006 Airport of the Year award, is located 30 minutes drive south of Dunedin.

Dunedin International Airport is proud to be a major gateway for visitors seeking to explore New Zealand’s south. Accessing southern destinations via Dunedin offers closeness, convenience and cost-effectiveness. And there’s always more than one way to travel, which means tourists need not spend valuable time backtracking over country they’ve already seen.

Airport facilities include licensed cafés and retail stores and all the standard facilities you would expect at an international airport.  Visit the website for more information: Dunedin International Airport.

Dunedin International Airport is situated 30 kilometres south of Dunedin, a drive of approximately 30 minutes. Shuttle services operate from a common rank, generally after each scheduled arrival. All shuttles welcome pre-bookings and group rates may be negotiable. Prices vary from $15 to $60 per person one way. Taxis also operate from a common rank ,with typical fares being $55 - $60 one way. Taxi & shuttle listings can be found in our Transport in & Around Dunedin section.

Rental car/truck companies are located at or service the ariport.

Airport Facilities:

Air New Zealand flies direct into Dunedin from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, with a number of flights each day. Refer to www.airnewzealand.co.nz for flight schedules.

Pacific Blue flies direct into Dunedin from Auckland and Brisbane. Visit www.flypacificblue.co.nz for more information and flight schedules.

Mainland Air and Alpine Air, local airlines based at Dunedin International Airport, provide charter flights to almost anywhere in New Zealand, as well as "flightseeing" tours to places like Milford Sound, Mount Cook, Queenstown and Stewart Island. Refer to www.mainlandair.com and www.alpineair.co.nz for more details.