Gisborne Airport

Gisborne Airport (GIS) opened in the 1940s and operates from a single small terminal, serving as the main regional gateway to New Zealand’s East Coast. Compact but important for local travel, it handles regular domestic flights and seasonal charters connecting Gisborne with Auckland and other North Island centers. The airport sits just a short drive—around 5–10 minutes—from Gisborne city center and is accessible by local buses, taxis, shuttle services and rental cars, with convenient on-site parking. Fares tend to be affordable for short domestic hops though less competitive than major hubs for long-haul routes, and the field is served primarily by Air New Zealand regional services and occasional smaller carriers rather than acting as a major airline hub.