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Nearest Airport to New Plymouth: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to New Plymouth is New Plymouth Airport (NPL), about 10 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL), 237 km away.
Closest airport
NPL
New Plymouth Airport
10 km · 7 mi · ~11 min by car
Closest international
AKL
Auckland International Airport
237 km · 147 mi · ~4 h 14 min by car
Airports near New Plymouth
- 1 NPL 10 km7 mi · ~11 min
- 2 WAG 128 km80 mi · ~2 h 17 min
- 3 OHA 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 min
- 4 HLZ 172 km107 mi · ~3 h 04 min
- 5 TUO 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 10 min
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Palmerston North AirportPMR 191 km119 mi · ~3 h 25 minPalmerston North, New Zealand · Regional
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- 7 NZOT 212 km132 mi · ~3 h 47 min
- 8 PPQ 218 km136 mi · ~3 h 54 min
- 9 ROT 221 km138 mi · ~3 h 57 min
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Auckland International AirportAKL 237 km147 mi · ~4 h 14 minAuckland, New Zealand · International
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Small airfields nearby
- Norfolk Airport20 km
- Stratford Airport34 km
- Hawera Airport56 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of New Plymouth; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to New Plymouth?
The nearest airport to New Plymouth is New Plymouth Airport (NPL), about 10 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL), 237 km away.
Which international airport is closest to New Plymouth?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) is 237 km from New Plymouth in a straight line — roughly 4 h 14 min by car.
What other airports are near New Plymouth?
Wanganui Airport (WAG) — 128 km, RNZAF Base Ohakea (OHA) — 169 km and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) — 172 km.
How long does it take to get from New Plymouth to New Plymouth Airport?
About 11 min by car for the 10 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.