Which Airlines Have Direct Flights to Niue?
Well, you don’t have to worry about comparing flights for too long, as there is only one airline flying to Niue: Air New Zealand. The flight with Air New Zealand only operates between Auckland Airport (New Zealand) and Hanan Airport (Niue). In this guide to the airlines that fly to Niue, we go through the Air New Zealand fare types, the Niue flight schedule, finding connecting flights for Auckland, as well as a few tips for flying to Niue.
For advice on the arrivals process into Niue, see our guide, Arriving in Niue: Airport Customs, Biosecurity & Arrival Process.
5 Tips for Flying to Niue
Before we get into details about flights to Niue, here are a few quick tips to keep in mind:
- Flights to Niue depart only from Auckland. Coming from outside of Auckland, you will need to make a connection in Auckland. Compare flight routes on flight comparison websites, as advised in How to Book a Cheap Flight to Niue
- Flights between Auckland and Niue take 3 hrs 30 mins
- Niue has just one international airport, Hanan International Airport (IUE)
- Save money on airfares by choosing either a Seat or a Seat + Bag fare type, as other fare types provide little value for money
- Niue and New Zealand have a full 24-hour time difference, for example, when you leave on a Wednesday in New Zealand, you arrive on a Tuesday in Niue.
For more tips, you might like How to Book a Cheap Flight to Niue.
(c) niuepocketguide.comAbout Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand is the sole airline servicing Niue. They operate flights once or twice a week between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Hanan International Airport (IUE).
Their flights between Auckland and Niue are approximately 3 hrs 30 mins, where passengers are offered a choice of four types of fares: Seat, Seat + Bag, The Works and The Works Deluxe. All fares have seatback entertainment systems, with the more premium fares offering complete access to all the movies and other entertainment available.
Which Fare Should I Take?
The fare types below are listed from cheapest to most expensive. In short, this is what the fare types include:
- Seat: Includes your seat and up to 7 kg (15 lbs) carry-on baggage.
- Seat + Bag: Includes your seat, carry-on baggage and one piece of checked baggage up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- The Works: Includes seat, carry-on and one piece of checked baggage, all access to the inflight entertainment and a meal
- The Works Deluxe: Includes a seat with no neighbour, your choice of seat, two pieces of checked luggage, all access to the inflight entertainment and a meal.
Want to find out how to get a better deal on flights to Niue? See How to Book a Cheap Flight to Niue.
(c) niuepocketguide.comAir New Zealand Niue Flight Schedule
Air New Zealand typically operates two flights a week to Niue (starting November 2023). What’s important to keep in mind is the dateline effect between Auckland and Niue. Auckland is on the west side of the International Date Line while Niue is on the east side, giving a full 24-hour time difference between the two countries. That means that although you won’t experience any jetlag, you’ll be a full day behind New Zealand when you are in Niue. More information about the time difference can be found in our guide, What is the Niue Time Zone?
Flight Time to Niue
The flight time to Niue is 210 minutes. In other words, that’s 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Tuesday/Wednesday Flights
The flight leaves from Auckland on Wednesday at 9:05 am (NZ time) and arrives in Niue 3 hrs 30 mins later on Tuesday at 12:35 pm (Niue time).
On the same day, the flight leaves from Niue on Tuesday at 1:45 pm (Niue time) and arrives in Auckland 3 hrs 40 mins later on Wednesday at 5:25 pm (NZ time). Note that it is common for flights returning to Auckland from Niue to be delayed.
Friday/Saturday Flights
The flight leaves from Auckland on Saturday at 9:05 am (NZ time) and arrives in Niue 3 hrs 30 mins later on Friday at 12:35 pm (Niue time).
On the same day, the flight leaves from Niue on Friday at 1:45 pm (Niue time) and arrives in Auckland 3 hrs 40 mins later on a Saturday at 5:25 pm (NZ time). Note that it is common for flights returning to Auckland from Niue to be delayed.
(c) niuepocketguide.comEntry Requirements for Niue
Niue is easy to travel to in that it has very limited travel requirements. Tourists to Niue from one of the 40 visa-waiver countries can arrive in Niue without a permit and be granted a 30-day Visitor Permit free of charge on arrival. Travellers from other countries will need an Entry Permit, as explained in our guide, Do You Need a Visa to Visit Niue?
However, visitors to Niue need to have a travel ticket leaving Niue in order to enter Niue. This is why visitors to Niue cannot purchase a one-way flight ticket. Only Niueans who have a stamp on their New Zealand Passport indicating that they are a Niuean or are of Niuean descent can arrive in Niue on a one-way ticket.
Other requirements for entering Niue include:
- You have accommodation booked for the length of your stay in Niue
- You have sufficient funds to sustain yourself for the length of your stay
- Your passport is valid for at least three months after your arrival date
- You stay up to 30 days unless you have a visa extension.
Learn more about entry to Niue, as well as how to extend your stay, in How Long Can You Stay in Niue on a Visitor Visa?
(c) niuepocketguide.comConnecting Flights in Auckland
If you’re travelling to Niue from elsewhere in the world, you will need to take a flight to Auckland International Airport and then make a connecting flight to Niue.
Auckland Airport operates around 162 international flights per day with around 51 airlines offering both international and domestic flights. With that, there are plenty of choices when it comes to flights to Auckland. Check with flight comparison websites to see the best routes from your chosen departure airport, as explained in How to Book a Cheap Flight to Niue.
For flight times to Niue from destinations across the world, check out How Long Does it Take to Fly to Niue?
More About Which Airlines Fly to Niue
That’s it for our guide to direct flights and which airlines fly to Niue. For more tips on taking a flight to Niue, be sure to check out the following guides:
- Which Airport to Fly to in Niue
- 10 Tips for Saving Money on a Flight to Niue
- How Long Does it Take to Fly to Niue?
Finally, if there’s anything we’ve missed, you’re likely to find it in How to Get to Niue.
