Sunair to commence direct flights from Auckland to Whitianga

27 November 2014

Sunair to commence direct flights from Auckland to Whitianga

The announcement of a twice daily air service out of Ardmore Airport direct to Whitianga and daily flights connecting Whitianga with Great Barrier Island and Tauranga is welcome news to The Coromandel tourism industry.

While flights to some provincial regions have been under threat Sunair are committed to servicing the Coromandel region. Guest nights and spend in The Coromandel have recovered from a slow down in 2013 with record results in recent months. The flights will complement other travel options including a 2 hour ferry service from Auckland to Coromandel Town.

From Monday 1 December Sunair will depart at 8am daily from Ardmore Airport in Auckland for Whitianga, and return at 2.30pm. Flights take around 20 minutes and will cost $120 one way for adults and $90 for children aged 12 and under.

Flights from Tauranga and Great Barrier to Whitianga will also be $120 one way. Baggage allowance is 15kg per person and $2 per kg extra.

Thames Coromandel District Council Mayor Glenn Leach is excited about the opportunity for the region. "This is fantastic news for the Coromandel and we're really looking forward to welcoming more people to the district. I want to thank Sunair for its commitment to our area."

The new services will operate year-round with no minimum passenger numbers.

Whitianga airfield is just minutes from the Whitianga town centre and is centrally located on The Coromandel, just 40 minutes south of Coromandel Town and 40 minutes north of Tairua and Pauanui.

For bookings and inquiries go to www.sunair.co.nz or phone 0800 786 247 - 0800 SUNAIR

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