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Cathay Pacific will increase its Auckland frequency with an additional seasonal service between December 2, 2025, and March 28, 2026.
This will take the number of return flights between the New Zealand capital and Hong Kong from seven to 11 flights per week. Across the summer period, the airline will operate nearly 100 weekly flights across Australia and New Zealand, offering greater choice and connectivity for travellers in the region.
In addition, Cathay Pacific will bring forward the start of its summer seasonal flight schedule for Christchurch to November 3, 202,5 (rather than the usual December
commencement), offering four flights per week at its peak between December and
February, and three flights per week in November and March.
“We’re incredibly proud to be increasing flights from Auckland, which reflects the strong
demand from this important port,” says Cathay Regional general manager Southwest Pacific Frosti Lau.
“Every new route and additional frequency opens more doors for our customers. This growth is a credit to our dedicated team and comes as we celebrate a major milestone of reaching 100 travel destinations as the Cathay Group.
“We are committed to strengthening our services in New Zealand and enhancing global connectivity through our Hong Kong hub, with improved onward connections from Auckland to key destinations worldwide. This year, we will see strong connections to major cities such as Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Bangkok, providing greater choice and convenience for both inbound and outbound travellers, reinforcing our commitment in linking New Zealand with the world.”
Auckland Airport’s chief customer officer Scott Tasker says the announcement is great news for Kiwi travellers and New Zealand’s tourism sector.
“The increased capacity over the peak summer months will be welcomed by international visitors and locals alike looking to travel to and from New Zealand on Cathay Pacific’s global network,” says Scott.
“Cathay Pacific has been flying into Auckland for more than 40 years, with its Hong Kong hub being a popular connection point between New Zealand and Asia, Europe and the United Kingdom.
“The trade and tourism links provided by Cathay Pacific are vital to Auckland and New Zealand as a whole. Not only does every visitor contribute substantially to our economy, supporting accommodation, hospitality and other sectors, but the freight capacity provided by Cathay Pacific into Hong Kong’s cargo mega-hub makes it easier for Kiwi exporters to get their products out to the world.”
