Flights to Dunedin
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Dunedin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dunedin International Airport (DUD), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,234 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunedin International Airport (regional) | DUD | 24 km (15 mi) | 6,234 ft | 4 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,234 ft, DUD handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 4 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Dunedin
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunedin to Auckland | New Zealand | 1,064 km (661 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Dunedin to Christchurch | New Zealand | 310 km (193 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Dunedin to Wellington | New Zealand | 615 km (382 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Dunedin to Manukau City | New Zealand | 1,052 km (654 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Dunedin to Hamilton | New Zealand | 982 km (610 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Dunedin to Tauranga | New Zealand | 1,024 km (636 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Dunedin to Lower Hutt | New Zealand | 628 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Dunedin to Sydney | Australia | 2,110 km (1,311 mi) | about 3 h 27 min |
| Dunedin to Melbourne | Australia | 2,285 km (1,420 mi) | about 3 h 41 min |
| Dunedin to Santiago | Chile | 9,270 km (5,760 mi) | about 12 h 38 min |
| Dunedin to Cape Town | South Africa | 10,709 km (6,654 mi) | about 14 h 29 min |
| Dunedin to Buenos Aires | Argentina | 9,811 km (6,096 mi) | about 13 h 20 min |
| Dunedin to Perth | Australia | 4,871 km (3,026 mi) | about 7 h |
| Dunedin to Adelaide | Australia | 2,938 km (1,825 mi) | about 4 h 31 min |
| Dunedin to Montevideo | Uruguay | 9,886 km (6,143 mi) | about 13 h 25 min |
| Dunedin to Shanghai | China | 9,892 km (6,146 mi) | about 13 h 26 min |
| Dunedin to Chongqing | China | 10,570 km (6,568 mi) | about 14 h 18 min |
| Dunedin to Chengdu | China | 10,817 km (6,721 mi) | about 14 h 37 min |
| Dunedin to Beijing | China | 10,950 km (6,804 mi) | about 14 h 47 min |
| Dunedin to Guangzhou | China | 9,596 km (5,963 mi) | about 13 h 3 min |
| Dunedin to Shenzhen | China | 9,495 km (5,900 mi) | about 12 h 55 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Dunedin?
Dunedin International Airport (DUD) is the closest large airport at 24 km (15 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is DUD from Dunedin city centre?
24 km (15 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Dunedin on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.