Barrier Air

Barrier Air ✈️ Scheduled Airline services to and from Auckland, North Shore, Great Barrier Island, Kaitaia, Kerikeri, Tauranga & Whitianga.

Barrier Air operates scheduled passenger and freight services to Great Barrier Island, Kaitaia, Auckland, Whitianga and North Shore. Barrier Air is able to provide competitive Aircraft Charter packages.

2024 Recap: It’s been a year of celebrations and hard mahi, and we want to thank you for supporting us this year! We als...
19/12/2024

2024 Recap: It’s been a year of celebrations and hard mahi, and we want to thank you for supporting us this year!

We also want to thank our Barrier Air teams in Kaitaia, Kerikeri, North Shore, Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Whitianga and Tauranga for their incredible work, enthusiasm, and dedication.

📷 Photo 1: krishp.photography

🎅🦌 Santa’s helpers are hard at work ensuring freight is delivered to local communities via our Cessna Grand Caravan plan...
17/12/2024

🎅🦌 Santa’s helpers are hard at work ensuring freight is delivered to local communities via our Cessna Grand Caravan planes.

We operate several freight flights weekly to and from Great Barrier Island, Kaitaia and Auckland.

Head to our website to learn more: https://www.barrierair.kiwi/

✈️ Flying with us this summer? Check out these travel tips from the team. 1️⃣ Give yourself plenty of travel time to the...
17/12/2024

✈️ Flying with us this summer? Check out these travel tips from the team.

1️⃣ Give yourself plenty of travel time to the airport to allow for traffic delays.

2️⃣ Pre-book your airport car park or ask a friend or family member to drop you off.

3️⃣ Know your baggage limit. If you’re travelling with us with an infant stroller or a car seat, this is accounted for in your personal luggage. Our aircraft carry strict baggage weight limitations.

4️⃣ Pre-book oversized items:
Travelling with a surfboard, bike or other oversized luggage? We can only carry a limited number of large items on each flight, so pre-book them by calling us ahead of time on 0800 900 600.

5️⃣ Unaccompanied minors:
If your child is travelling as an unaccompanied minor, please bring a printout of your child’s paperwork to help speed up check-in. Plus, ensure the parent or guardian dropping off and picking up the unaccompanied minor brings ID, as this must be shown when checking in and collecting a minor.

6️⃣ Travel plans unexpectedly changed? Manage your booking online in minutes: https://apps1.tflite.com/Public/GBA/View/Booking

📷 Permission was given for this photo to be taken and shared by our little friend of Barrier Air’s parents.

🎄✈️ Festive Skies Ahead! ✈️🎄The holiday spirit has officially taken off here at Barrier Air! Our pilot, Charlotte, has h...
13/12/2024

🎄✈️ Festive Skies Ahead! ✈️🎄

The holiday spirit has officially taken off here at Barrier Air! Our pilot, Charlotte, has handcrafted these Christmas-themed epaulettes for the team, which you’ll spot during your flights with us.

As the festive season ramps up and flights get busier, we’d like to remind all our passengers of some important travel tips:

📌 Check-in closes 30 minutes before departure. Please arrive early to avoid the holiday rush!
📌 Carry-on bags must not exceed 7kg.

Thank you for flying with us—keep an eye out for our festive epaulettes in the skies!

🎁 Wishing everyone safe travels and a joyful holiday season

The Team at Barrier Air

Where are you heading to this summer? ✈️☀️ Here’s a few of our favourite New Zealand destinations that we can’t wait to ...
11/12/2024

Where are you heading to this summer? ✈️☀️

Here’s a few of our favourite New Zealand destinations that we can’t wait to unwind in. 🩴

📷 Photo 1: Mount Maunganui by journeywithjenniffer
📷 Photo 2: Auckland by andresphoto.nz
📷 Photo 3: Paihia, Bay of Islands by mtn.boy.aerials

We’re gearing up for a busy summer and look forward to welcoming you onboard a Barrier Air flight. Planning a New Zealan...
11/12/2024

We’re gearing up for a busy summer and look forward to welcoming you onboard a Barrier Air flight.

Planning a New Zealand holiday? There’s over 100 Barrier Air flights to choose from each week to Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Kaitaia, Kerikeri, Whitianga and Tauranga.

Head to our website to book: https://www.barrierair.kiwi/

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Our favourite kind of sunbathing. ☀️ Tail Tuesday at Auckland Airport.
10/12/2024

Our favourite kind of sunbathing. ☀️ Tail Tuesday at Auckland Airport.

LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: We’re excited to share a new series highlighting some of our fav businesses in Great Barrier I...
05/12/2024

LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: We’re excited to share a new series highlighting some of our fav businesses in Great Barrier Island, Kaitaia, Kerikeri, Tauranga, Whitianga & Auckland.

This month, we caught up with Jacki and Rogan Polkinghorne, owners of Kaitaia Fire Ltd.

🌶️ Q: Tell us about Kaitaia Fire?
A: Kaitaia Fire Ltd. was established in 1989 on a five-acre farm at Lake Ohia in New Zealand’s winterless Far North. From those humble beginnings, we now export sauce all around the world, and produce a range of “hot” products for the domestic market. Our sauces have won many food awards in both New Zealand and the US.

We’ve kept the business in the family and took over the company a few years ago from my (Jacki) stepdad, Garry, who originally started it.

🌶️ Q: How is Kaitaia Fire sauce made?
A: When the chillies are at the height of their maturity, and the red colour is at its most intense, they’re picked. After being finely milled and mixed with organic sea salt, the chillies are sealed in barrels to undergo a quasi-fermentation process over the next few years. This process removes all the sugars in the fruit and releases the volatile oils locked up in the pepper’s cell walls.

When the resulting mash has reached its optimum level of maturity, it’s transported to Auckland, mixed to an ancient Mayan recipe, and bottled.

🌶️ Q: What’s your most popular product?
A: The red Kaitaia Fire is the iconic brand; however, the Waha Wera (Habernero and Kiwifruit) has a cult following - once people try it, they are hooked!

🌶️ Q: What do you love most about living and working in Kaitaia?
A: Supporting local - we have local growers dotted around the far north. The first half of the process is done in Lake Ohia, and then barrels are shipped to our small factory in Auckland for the final step.

🌶️ Q: What are three must-dos when visiting Kaitaia?
A: The Kaitaia Markets are a must on a Saturday! Beach trips - either coast, there is always somewhere with great weather. You can't beat an ice cream from the fish and chip shop in Ahipara.

🌶️ Q: What's your top travel tip?
A: Take your time! There is so much to see and do around the region with lots of hidden pockets of incredible locations.

📷 Supplied by Kaitaia Fire.

Meet two of our new pilots, Ryan and Tamati, who recently joined the team. We’re thrilled to have them join the Barrier ...
02/12/2024

Meet two of our new pilots, Ryan and Tamati, who recently joined the team.

We’re thrilled to have them join the Barrier Air family.

Escape to Great Barrier Island for a summer of fun - just 30 minutes from Auckland. ✈️☀️Relax at one of the island’s stu...
28/11/2024

Escape to Great Barrier Island for a summer of fun - just 30 minutes from Auckland. ✈️☀️

Relax at one of the island’s stunning beaches, catch some waves, or enjoy local biking and hiking trails. Plus, we can’t forget the island’s incredible dark sky stargazing experience, fishing and golfing.

There’s over 60 flights to and from the island from either Auckland Airport or North Shore Airport to catch each week.

Summer flights to Great Barrier Island are filling up fast! Book at: https://www.barrierair.kiwi/

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👋 We’re sad to be farewelling our Ops Manager/Chief Pilot, Matty C. (right), seen here at Auckland Airport with pilot St...
26/11/2024

👋 We’re sad to be farewelling our Ops Manager/Chief Pilot, Matty C. (right), seen here at Auckland Airport with pilot Steve. Matt has been an integral part of our team since 2017, bringing a keen eye for detail to the maintenance and upkeep of our fleet, ensuring safe operations and reliable aircraft.

We wish you all the best and lots of tail winds on your next adventure, Matty C! You will be missed.

Our team of pilots are all highly trained and experienced. Before joining Barrier Air, they're required to have a total of 1,200 hours of flying experience so they can capably fly our fleet of Cessna Grand Caravans.

Candy floss sky 🫶 Check out these stunning sunrise and sunset Barrier Air photos.📷 Photo 1: alinapk on Instagram📷 Photo ...
25/11/2024

Candy floss sky 🫶

Check out these stunning sunrise and sunset Barrier Air photos.

📷 Photo 1: alinapk on Instagram
📷 Photo 2: zk.charlotte on Instagram
📷 Photo 3: maisyclothier on Instagram

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21/11/2024

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Planning a trip to Kerikeri and the Bay of Islands this summer? Why not support the little guy! There are over 20 Barrie...
21/11/2024

Planning a trip to Kerikeri and the Bay of Islands this summer? Why not support the little guy!

There are over 20 Barrier Air flights to and from Kerikeri from Auckland Airport to choose from each week, with a flight time of under one hour.

We look forward to welcoming you onboard our fast and reliable service this summer.

✈️ Head to our website to book: https://www.barrierair.kiwi/

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✈️ Happy International Mens Day, lads. A big thanks to our Barrier Air team of pilots, ground crew and operations staff ...
18/11/2024

✈️ Happy International Mens Day, lads.

A big thanks to our Barrier Air team of pilots, ground crew and operations staff for your dedication and hard work.

She’s a work of art! Check out this photo captured by at Auckland Airport!We love seeing your Barrier Air photos and vi...
12/11/2024

She’s a work of art!

Check out this photo captured by at Auckland Airport!

We love seeing your Barrier Air photos and videos. Don’t forget to tag us in them for the chance to get featured.

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LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: We’re excited to share a new series highlighting businesses in Great Barrier Island, Kaitaia, ...
06/11/2024

LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: We’re excited to share a new series highlighting businesses in Great Barrier Island, Kaitaia, Kerikeri, Tauranga, Whitianga & Auckland.

This month, we caught up with Jade Carson from Auckland’s Platter me up.

Here at Barrier Air, we’ve been lucky enough to enjoy Jade’s delicious platters at a few of our staff events.

🍇 Q: Tell us about Platter Me Up?
A: Platter Me Up is a local Auckland catering business specialising in grazing boxes and tables. We started in 2022 after a lady on a local page asked for platters. I had done some in the past, so I decided to give it a go. My friends and family then suggested starting a business out of it - so here we are today!

🍇 Q: What is your role at Platter Me Up?
A: I’m the owner, platter creator, social media manager, and everything in between that keeps the business running and growing.

🍇 Q: What is your most popular platter box or board?
A: Our larger platter box. It’s the perfect mix of sweet and savoury. Meats, cheeses, crackers, fruit, veggies and sweet treats!

🍇 Q: What do you love about Auckland?
A: I love working and living in Auckland, as there is so much to see and do. Everything you need is right here.

🍇 Q: What is a must-do for someone visiting Auckland?
A: Order a platter from Platter Me Up and drive out to Muriwai or Piha Beach to watch the sunset on the beach.

🍇 Q: What's your top travel tip?
A: My top tip after just coming back from six weeks in Europe would be to make sure you take a big portable charger. It was a game-changer!

📷 Supplied by Platter Me Up.

👋 We’re sad to say goodbye today to our pilot, Jack, as he heads off to become a pilot with Jetconnect. Jack is our firs...
30/10/2024

👋 We’re sad to say goodbye today to our pilot, Jack, as he heads off to become a pilot with Jetconnect. Jack is our first pilot to take up our pilot career pathway, which we have in partnership with Jetconnect (Qantas).

Jack has been with the Barrier Air family since mid-2022 and has been a key member of the team.

We wish you all the best, Jack. You will be missed!

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Domestic Terminal, Auckland Airport
Auckland
2022

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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+64800900600

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✈️ That’s a wrap on 2024! Thank you for supporting Barrier Air this year! ☀️ We look forward to welcoming you onboard a flight soon.

🎅 Wishing you a fantastic Christmas from the Barrier Air team! Whether you’re heading away or staying home (alone), we hope you and your loved ones enjoy a safe and happy holiday. 🎄

🎉 Look who has arrived! 🎉 Our newest member of the fleet, ZK-SDA, has landed in Auckland, freshly painted and ready for our busy summer season. Have you flown on ZK-SDA yet?

Discover New Zealand with Barrier Air this summer
Discover New Zealand with Barrier Air this summer

☀️ What New Zealand location are you heading to this summer? ✈️ We’re looking forward to a great summer season helping connect Kiwis and overseas travellers with stunning New Zealand destinations like Great Barrier Island, Bay of Islands, the Far North, Coromandel, Auckland and Tauranga. Book your summer getaway at https://www.barrierair.kiwi/

Barrier Air arriving in Tauranga, New Zealand
Barrier Air arriving in Tauranga, New Zealand

When you see your final destination out the window 🫶 Who’s looking forward to a New Zealand summer of travel?

Arriving in Whitianga, Coromandel with Barrier Air
Arriving in Whitianga, Coromandel with Barrier Air

POV: You’re about to arrive in Whitianga for summer in the Coromandel. Head to our website to book your New Zealand summer travel. Flights are filling up fast! ✈️ Book your holiday here: https://www.barrierair.kiwi/

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Barrier Air is a 100% New Zealand owned and operated airline operating scheduled passenger and freight services from Auckland, North Shore and Great Barrier Island.

Additionally, Barrier Air is the only airline offering scheduled flight services between Auckland and Kaitaia.

We also offer flights to other seasonal destinations such as Tauranga and Whitianga, along with competitive charter services throughout New Zealand.