Hawke’s Bay Airport – NPE Napier
Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) serves as the primary commercial airport in Hawke Bay. This public airport is also commonly referred to as Napier Airport and is located in Westshore in Napier, New Zealand. Hawke’s Bay Airport attended to 652,426 passengers in 2017, making it New Zealand’s 7th busiest airport.
In 2018, NPE started renovating its terminal and expected to be completed in 2020. The terminal expansion is set to increase the passenger footprint to 4100 square meters.
Best Time to Visit
The airlines operating in Napier Airport are Air Napier, Air New Zealand, Originair, Jetstar Airways, and Sounds Air. NPE has regular flights to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Gisborne, Palmerston North, Nelson, New Plymouth, and Blenheim. This airport mainly serves the cities of Napier, Bay View, Poraiti, and Taradale.
In 2013, NPE-Napier Airport was awarded as the New Zealand Regional Airport of the Year. Currently, the airport is discussing the possibility of introducing A320 jets and new routes to Queenstown. NPE is operated by Hawke’s Bay Airport Ltd. and is owned by Crown, Napier, and Hastings District.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Visitors flying to Napier Airport will find a number of affordable hotels around town. While NPE does not have airport hotels, there are several accommodations near the airport. The Econo Lodge Napier is only less than a mile from NPE and is popular among travelers, especially since it is located 50 meters away from the beach. The Albatross Motel, on the other hand, is another affordable hotel situated a mile from NPE.
