Travelling to New Zealand

NOTE: Napier is a 5-6 hour drive from Auckland International Airport.  Regional travel on domestic flights can be delayed or cancelled due to weather events - we highly recommend arriving early or the day before you are due in Napier.  In addition, allow plenty of time to connect with your international flight home or stay at an airport hotel the night prior.  

Please ensure you meet the visa requirements and COVID-19 requirements before you travel to New Zealand including any transit visa requirements. (this is especially applicable for Australia)

Please also ensure you have purchased appropriate travel insurance prior to your arrival.

International Connections to Napier

Napier only has a domestic airport and you will need to connect to Napier from your international arrival gateway city, either Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. Air New Zealand does offer frequent daily services into Napier from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.

For more information, please see the Air New Zealand website

Car Rental

Drive time from Auckland Airport to Napier is approximately 5 hours. In New Zealand we drive on the left hand side of the road.

We recommend the following national car rental companies:

• Budget
• Avis

Local Napier Car Rental Companies

Pegasus Rental Cars: 
Car Rental Napier | Book Car & Van Hire | Pegasus Rental Cars