Auckland International Airport is the airport for Auckland, New Zealand, and carries the codes AKL (IATA) and NZAA (ICAO). The airport lies at an elevation of 23 ft (7 m) and runs on Pacific/Auckland time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Auckland International Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.

Live Air Traffic

Every tracked flight due to land at Auckland International Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.

Airport information

Airport codeNZAA
IATAAKL
TypeInternational airport
CityAuckland
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentOceania
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-37.012, 174.7863

Auckland International Airport (AKL) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps

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Key facts about Auckland International Airport

You will find Auckland International Airport at -37.0120, 174.7863, at an elevation of 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The airfield operates a single runway, so all arrivals and departures share it, which is one reason weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule here. The airport keeps Pacific/Auckland time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.

Traffic we tracked at Auckland International Airport

Over the last 30 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 26.7 aircraft movements per day at Auckland International Airport. The busiest window so far falls between 12:00-14:00 local time. These figures are refreshed weekly.

Destinations we tracked from Auckland International Airport (AKL)

#DestinationsTracked flightsCarriers observed
1Christchurch (CHC)20Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
2Wellington (WLG)15Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
3Queenstown (ZQN)12Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
4Melbourne (MEL)9Air New Zealand, Qantas, Tasman Cargo Airlines
5Tauranga (TRG)9Air New Zealand
6Nelson (NSN)7Air New Zealand
7Napier (NPE)6Air New Zealand
8Sydney (SYD)6Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Tasman Cargo Airlines
9Brisbane (BNE)6Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
10New Plymouth (NPL)4Air New Zealand
11Gold Coast (OOL)4Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
12Blenheim (BHE)4Air New Zealand
13Kerikeri (KKE)4Air New Zealand
14Nadi (NAN)4Air New Zealand, Air Pacific
15Perth (PER)3Air New Zealand, Qantas
16Hong Kong (HKG)3Air New Zealand
17Tokyo (NRT)3Air New Zealand
18Haikou (Meilan) (HAK)3Hainan Airlines
19Dubai (DXB)3Emirates
20Nouméa (La Tontouta) (NOU)2Air Caledonie International, Air New Zealand
21Gisborne (GIS)2Air New Zealand
22Vancouver (YVR)2Air New Zealand
23Singapore (SIN)2Air New Zealand
24Denpasar-Bali Island (DPS)2Air New Zealand
25Dunedin (DUD)2Air New Zealand
26Invercargill (IVC)2Air New Zealand
27Avarua (RAR)2Air New Zealand
28Shenzhen (Bao'an) (SZX)2Hainan Airlines
29Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN)2China Southern Airlines
30Wanganui (WAG)2Air Chathams
31San Francisco (SFO)2United Airlines
32Adelaide (ADL)1Air New Zealand
33Apia (APW)1Air New Zealand
34Los Angeles (LAX)1Air New Zealand
35Taipei (TPE)1Air New Zealand
36Beijing (PEK)1Air China
37Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG)1China Eastern Airlines
38Te One (CHT)1Air Chathams
39Kuala Lumpur (KUL)1Malaysia Airlines

Origins we tracked to Auckland International Airport (AKL)

#OriginsTracked flightsCarriers observed
1Christchurch (CHC)19Air Chathams, Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
2Sydney (SYD)12Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, LAN Airlines, Qantas
3Wellington (WLG)12Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
4Queenstown (ZQN)11Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
5Melbourne (MEL)10Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Tasman Cargo Airlines
6Tauranga (TRG)5Air New Zealand
7Dubai (DXB)5Emirates
8Nelson (NSN)4Air New Zealand
9Brisbane (BNE)4Air New Zealand, Qantas
10Napier (NPE)3Air New Zealand
11Gisborne (GIS)3Air New Zealand
12Blenheim (BHE)3Air New Zealand
13Dunedin (DUD)3Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
14Gold Coast (OOL)2Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
15Vancouver (YVR)2Air New Zealand
16Singapore (SIN)2Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines
17Houston (IAH)2Air New Zealand
18Denpasar-Bali Island (DPS)2Air New Zealand
19Los Angeles (LAX)2Air New Zealand
20San Francisco (SFO)2Air New Zealand, United Airlines
21Avarua (RAR)2Air New Zealand
22Nadi (NAN)2Air New Zealand, Air Pacific
23Nuku'alofa (TBU)2Air New Zealand
24Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN)2China Southern Airlines
25Wanganui (WAG)2Air Chathams
26Kuala Lumpur (KUL)2Malaysia Airlines
27New Plymouth (NPL)1Air New Zealand
28Cairns (CNS)1Air New Zealand
29Maroochydore (MCY)1Air New Zealand
30Perth (PER)1Air New Zealand
31Adelaide (ADL)1Air New Zealand
32Kerikeri (KKE)1Air New Zealand
33Tokyo (NRT)1Air New Zealand
34Apia (APW)1Air New Zealand
35Beijing (PEK)1Air China
36Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG)1China Eastern Airlines
37Seoul (ICN)1Korean Air

We observed 23 different airlines on tracked AKL movements.

Facts last refreshed: 17 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.

Getting to Auckland International Airport

The airport is roughly 18 km (11 mi) from the centre of Auckland, measured in a straight line. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: confirm your terminal before leaving, and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.

Frequently asked questions about Auckland International Airport flight status

How do I check Auckland International Airport arrivals today?

Use the live arrivals page: it lists the flights due to land at Auckland International Airport (AKL) today, with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.

How do I check Auckland International Airport departures today?

The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Auckland International Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.

Is my flight to or from Auckland International Airport on time?

Search your flight number on this site and read the status label: scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted. The estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.

Does Auckland International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?

It does: the OurAirports reference data lists Auckland International Airport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.

What do the codes AKL and NZAA mean?

Both identify the same airport. AKL is the IATA code for Auckland International Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; NZAA is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.

What time zone is Auckland International Airport in?

Auckland International Airport keeps Pacific/Auckland time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.