International flights return to Hamilton Airport after 13 years

Monday 16 June 2025 · 6 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 16 Jun 2025, 11:15am

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Jetstar has resumed international services at Hamilton Airport, marking the first trans-Tasman flights since 2012. A flight from Sydney landed at the airport just after 11am on Monday, with the first outbound service to Australia scheduled for midday. The airline is launching four new services connecting New Zealand and Australia.

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1. StuffMon 16 Jun 2025, 5:00am

   Take off to Aus: Inside the makeover at Hamilton Airport for its international return (opens in new tab)

2. The Post via Waikato TimesMon 16 Jun 2025, 5:00am

   The Aussies are landing (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 16 Jun 2025, 5:28am

   A new era in flight takes off in Hamilton (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsMon 16 Jun 2025, 11:15am

   International air travel returns to Hamilton (opens in new tab)