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Air New Zealand carried nearly 16 million passengers across its domestic and international network in 2025, connecting people across Aotearoa and around the world and welcoming close to one million visitors to New Zealand.
Over the 12 months, the airline operated more than 166,000 flights, supporting everyday travel, family reunions and tourism recovery.
Air New Zealand chief corporate affairs and sustainability officer Kiri Hannifin says the airline’s 11,500 team members take pride in the role they play connecting people.
“This year has reminded us why we do what we do – connecting people, places and possibilities,” says Kiri.
“Every flight we operate, every smile from a cabin crew member and every ‘kia ora’ we share at arrival gates across the world represents the heart of this airline, supporting Kiwis to be with those they love and bringing the world a little closer to Aotearoa.
“We’re humbled by the trust placed in us by nearly 16 million travellers and proud of our people who make these connections happen every day.”
By the numbers
| Measure | Total | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passengers carried | 15,937,410 | 10,137,843 | 5,799,567 |
| Flights operated | 166,406 | 138,323 | 28,083 |
The most popular route overall was Auckland–Christchurch, with 1,596,782 passengers, while Auckland–Sydney was the busiest international route, carrying 634,698 passengers.
Behind the scenes, Air New Zealand supported 36,115 unaccompanied minors travelling across the network during the year.
Supporting tourism
For the 12 months ended September 2025, 951,163 international visitors arrived in Aotearoa on Air New Zealand flights. This represents around 30 per cent of all international arrivals, equating to more than 2500 visitors a day.
These travellers supported communities, businesses and regions across the country, from visiting friends and whānau to experiencing New Zealand for the first time.
Loyalty milestone
Airpoints membership surpassed 5 million for the first time during the year, reflecting continued engagement with the airline.
Looking ahead, Air New Zealand says its focus remains on safely and reliably connecting New Zealanders and visitors, while representing Aotearoa around the world.
