Hamilton Airport international flights return

The story so far

Hamilton Airport's refurbished international terminal was blessed ahead of its first overseas flights since 2012.^{3 Jun 2025} Jetstar then resumed international services, with a flight from Sydney landing just after 11am, the first trans-Tasman flight since 2012.^{16 Jun 2025} The first outbound service to Australia was scheduled for midday, and the airline is launching four new services between New Zealand and Australia.^{16 Jun 2025} Jetstar had been expected to begin three weekly return flights from Sydney starting 16 June.^{3 Jun 2025}

Latest

Hamilton Airport has resumed international services, with Jetstar flights to Sydney and the Gold Coast now operating.^{18 Jun 2025}

Key moments

1. 3 Jun 2025Refurbished international terminal blessed ahead of first overseas flights since 2012.
2. 16 Jun 2025First trans-Tasman flight from Sydney lands; Jetstar launches four new services.
3. 18 Jun 2025Jetstar commences flights to Sydney and Gold Coast, ending 13-year gap.

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