02/04/2020
Domestic air travel
While we are in Alert Level 4, all domestic travel after midnight Friday 27 March will be permitted only for the transport of people undertaking essential services and the transport of freight. All air transport providers will ensure physical distancing is enforced during travel.
Exemption for foreign nationals connecting to international flights
Foreign nationals in New Zealand can now drive, take private or public land transport, or take domestic flights, in order to connect with commercial, or chartered, international flights to their home country.
Scheduled domestic flights will be available from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Nelson.
Ferries are not available, and those needing to move between islands should take flights if available.
There are several criteria that foreign nationals must meet in order to drive or take land transport to an international airport, or take a domestic flight within New Zealand while we are under Alert Level 4:
You must hold a ticket for an international flight
If you are taking a domestic flight, you must have a ticket booked for an international flight leaving Auckland or Christchurch scheduled to depart no more than 24 hours from the scheduled departure time of your connecting domestic flight
You must have the right to transit through all countries on your itinerary
You must be able to drive, take public or private land transport, or a taxi or ride-share service.
You must travel by the most direct route possible.
And you must meet the following public health criteria, and will be questioned before travelling:
Are not diagnosed with COVID-19 (or have been declared as recovered by a medical doctor)
Do not have symptoms consistent with COVID-19
Are not awaiting results for COVID19 testing
Are not a close contact of a suspected/probable/confirmed case of COVID-19, and,
Have not travelled internationally within the last 14 days.
If you meet these criteria you can make a domestic flight booking, or drive or take private or public land transport to connect to your international flight.
Any foreign national who does not meet those criteria should continue to shelter in place in their current location.
If you fail to meet these criteria you will not be able to take your international flight and may have to go into quarantine or managed self-isolation.
Foreign nationals who require more information or support should contact their country’s embassy or consulate. Chartered flights will be organised and ticketed through foreign missions.
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Acceptable transport options
In order to travel to an international airport you can use the following transport options:
Self-drive (including a rental car)
Be driven by a member of your current household group
Use a taxi or ride-sharing service
Take a chartered vehicle service
Use land-based public transport.
You must travel via the most direct route, and comply with physical distancing requirements throughout your journey.
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Rental vehicles
You should make every effort to return your rental vehicle to a representative of the company you hired from. If you are unable to do so you must leave your vehicle parked and secured in a safe area, and should return the keys to airport staff.
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Check in procedure
If arriving by domestic flight, immediately collect your baggage (if not checked through) and proceed to the international terminal.
You will be required to present your ticket and passport before you can enter the international terminal. If you arrive at an international airport without an international ticket for departure within the next 24 hours you will be refused entry and must immediately self-isolate in accordance with Alert Level 4 restrictions.
You must check in for your flight as soon as it is open, and immediately proceed through security and immigration.
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