Rotorua Airport
Tours & Transport / East
With daily direct flights from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and connecting flights from other cities, Rotorua Airport is proudly the gateway to and from the Central North Island.
Sitting on the shore of Lake Rotorua, overlooking the iconic Mokoia Island, Rotorua Airport is just a 10-minute drive to the city centre, and perfectly placed for exploring the Rotorua region, Bay of Plenty, and the Central North Island.
Modern facilities
Passengers travelling to and from Rotorua Airport enjoy the fully refurbished, modern terminal which truly reflects Rotorua, allowing us to welcome and farewell passengers with the manaakitanga (hospitality) Rotorua was built on. Facilities include a stunning café with views of the tarmac called Terrace Airside, a family room, meeting rooms and a business hub.
Car rentals & transport companies
New Zealand’s major rental car and campervan brands are located within the arrivals terminal. Travellers can hire vehicles on a pre-booked, or walk-up basis subject to availability.
Taxis are located at the airport, and Super Shuttle can be found outside the arrivals gate, as well.
BayBus Route 10 travels between the airport and downtown Rotorua every hour, 6.50am to 5.53pm, Monday through Saturday, and every hour between 7.53am and 4.53pm on Sundays.
The Rotorua Urban timetable shows other routes within the city.
Airport parking
Free 10-minute parking is allowed in the drop-off zone. If you need a little more time, parking is free for the first 60 minutes in the Short-Term Parking lot – perfect to have a coffee and scone with your friends before take-off. Long-term parking is also available.
Bike Zone
Rotorua is one of the world’s top mounting biking destinations, and Rotorua Airport makes travelling with bikes easier.
The bike station onsite is fully equipped with Park Tools for assembly and disassembly. Free bike box storage is available, too, while you’re in Rotorua, and there’s a bike rack for storing your bike short term. Please contact talk2us@rotorua-airport.co.nz to arrange storage.
Modern facilities
Passengers travelling to and from Rotorua Airport enjoy the fully refurbished, modern terminal which truly reflects Rotorua, allowing us to welcome and farewell passengers with the manaakitanga (hospitality) Rotorua was built on. Facilities include a stunning café with views of the tarmac called Terrace Airside, a family room, meeting rooms and a business hub.
Car rentals & transport companies
New Zealand’s major rental car and campervan brands are located within the arrivals terminal. Travellers can hire vehicles on a pre-booked, or walk-up basis subject to availability.
Taxis are located at the airport, and Super Shuttle can be found outside the arrivals gate, as well.
BayBus Route 10 travels between the airport and downtown Rotorua every hour, 6.50am to 5.53pm, Monday through Saturday, and every hour between 7.53am and 4.53pm on Sundays.
The Rotorua Urban timetable shows other routes within the city.
Airport parking
Free 10-minute parking is allowed in the drop-off zone. If you need a little more time, parking is free for the first 60 minutes in the Short-Term Parking lot – perfect to have a coffee and scone with your friends before take-off. Long-term parking is also available.
Bike Zone
Rotorua is one of the world’s top mounting biking destinations, and Rotorua Airport makes travelling with bikes easier.
The bike station onsite is fully equipped with Park Tools for assembly and disassembly. Free bike box storage is available, too, while you’re in Rotorua, and there’s a bike rack for storing your bike short term. Please contact talk2us@rotorua-airport.co.nz to arrange storage.