Millions of passengers expected at New Zealand airports this summer
Thursday 11 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
New Zealand airports are preparing for a major summer travel season with more than 3 million passengers expected. Auckland Airport forecasts over 2.5 million travellers between 8 December 2025 and 18 January 2026, comprising approximately 1 million domestic and 1.5 million international passengers.