Auckland Airport

18/06/2026

🇶🇦 DAILY MIDDLE EAST FLIGHTS RESUME 🇦🇪

Good news for travellers as daily services between New Zealand and the Middle East return, with more flights now available through Doha and Dubai.

Qatar Airways has resumed flights to Auckland via Adelaide this week, reconnecting New Zealand with key destinations across the UK and Europe.

Emirates, which has continued operating to Auckland on a reduced schedule since March, is also returning to daily Auckland-Dubai services.

For travellers heading to the Middle East, UK, Europe and beyond, the return of these daily services means more choice, more capacity and more ways to reach the world from Auckland.

If you’re travelling soon, please check directly with your airline for the latest flight status and review NZ Government travel advice before heading to the airport 🔗 link in comments.

17/06/2026

Not everyone knows where to start when it comes to work, training or study. That’s where Ara - Auckland Airport Jobs and Skills Hub comes in.

Based right here at Auckland Airport, Ara helps people in South Auckland build skills, gain confidence and connect with real opportunities across the airport precinct and surrounding businesses.

And the support doesn’t stop on day one. The Ara team stays alongside people before, during and after they start work, helping that first step turn into something longer term.

If you know someone ready for their next chapter in education, training or work, tell them to check out Ara Jobs & Skills Hub.

Link in comments 🔗

17/06/2026

🇦🇺 G’day Goldie, Talofa Samoa 🇼🇸

We celebrated two new Qantas connections taking off from Auckland Airport this week, with inaugural services linking AKL with the Gold Coast and Apia, Samoa.

The Gold Coast service will operate three times a week year-round, giving travellers more choice across the Tasman and a direct Business class option between the two cities.

The new Samoa service adds another important Pacific connection through AKL, helping bring people, places and communities closer together.

Great news for travellers and tourism, with even more choice from Auckland.

16/06/2026

You know those days when you just need a little luxury to get you through?

Versace Crystal Emerald is now available at Auckland Duty Free as a travel-market exclusive before its official launch.

Versace BAE. Shop in-store or online 🔗 link in comments

15/06/2026

💺 Bring on more seats, more food, and more places to recharge 🔋

We’re refreshing the international departures dining and seating areas, with around 10 new or upgraded dining options coming to level one by the end of the year.

We thank travellers for their patience while we get this essential work completed. Learn more about the future of AKL at our website.

15/06/2026

From a "deer in headlights" to killing it on the job site. Meet Tupou, one of our Ara success stories.

Find your next chapter at Ara. Link in comments...

15/06/2026

It was great to see Ara - Auckland Airport Jobs and Skills Hub featured in this 1News story over the weekend.

For more information about the programme, head to the Ara page or search the Jobs Hub on their website.

Latest figures from Stats NZ show 17.3% of young New Zealanders are out of work, as the Government invests in training programmes to prepare more people for jobs.

12/06/2026

🎂 The Mall is having a birthday, but the great savings are all yours 🎂

Shop tax-free tech at The Mall up to 48 hours before you fly, then simply collect at arrivals or departures.

Better still, for every $250 you spend you'll receive an entry into the draw to win one of the great birthday prizes - including flights and accommodation thanks to China Southern and Club Med!

Head to The Mall for the full range and giveaway 🔗 link in comments

09/06/2026

Make the most of your time airside. Once you're past security there's more to shop, taste and explore.

Want to plan your tax and duty free shopping? Head to our website for a full list of what's on offer. Link in comments.

05/06/2026

From the tarmac to the terminal, every arrival tells a story.

Whether it's friends reuniting after years apart, families coming home, or travellers stepping foot in Aotearoa for the first time—Auckland Airport is where journeys begin and end.

We're proud to be the place where those moments happen, and we're working every day to make sure your experience reflects the manaakitanga that makes New Zealand special.

What's your favourite AKL arrival or departure memory? Share it with us below.