Millions expected to fly in New Zealand this summer

Friday 19 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 19 Dec 2025, 4:43pm

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Air New Zealand figures indicate that 2.7 million domestic and international travellers will fly this summer. The busiest period for domestic travel includes Friday, 19 December, with up to 32,000 passengers, followed by several days in late December.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 19 Dec 2025, 4:41pm

   New Zealand’s busiest airport days and tips for flying this summer (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesFri 19 Dec 2025, 4:43pm

   What are NZ's busiest flying days this summer? (opens in new tab)