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Auckland Airport has hit the halfway mark on its major terminal integration project.
The NZ$3.9 billion overhaul, which will see a new domestic terminal linked directly to the existing international terminal, began in 2024 and is slated for completion in 2028. It will replace the old domestic terminal, much of which dates from the 1960s and 70s.
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“With the majority of international travel passing through Auckland Airport, and demand forecast to grow in the years ahead, we have a critical role to play in enabling New Zealand’s growth and prosperity. We’re focused on getting on and delivering the infrastructure needed to support that,” said Auckland Airport chair Carrie Hurihanganui.
“Major projects are complete and others are moving quickly through construction, with significant technology improvements delivered alongside. There is plenty of work still ahead, but we’re really pleased with how the programme is tracking.”
Works accomplished thus far include 85 per cent completion on the integrated domestic jet terminal northern headhouse roof and 70 per cent completion on the façade; 65 per cent completion on pier superstructure; and completion of the integrated domestic jet terminal aircraft pier floor slabs.
According to Hurihanganui, while it is a significant milestone, passing the halfway mark “does not mean the hardest work is behind” the airport, with construction now moving more into customer-facing areas.
This includes “a new front façade across the check-in hall, upgraded bathrooms and other amenities, new lifts and escalators, a new baggage handling system, and changes to departures security and passport checks”.
“What comes now is different. New facilities, infrastructure and operating systems need to be brought into use piece by piece, with each one connecting into an airport that continues to serve travellers and airlines every day,” said Hurihanghanui.
“For the first half of the programme, much of the work happened behind the scenes or on the new terminal site.
“Over the next few years, people will see more change every time they travel through the airport. There will be construction hoardings, changing routes and temporary arrangements while work is underway.
“We recognise that this will be frustrating at times, and our focus is on helping people know what to expect, keeping them moving and opening improvements in stages so the airport can continue operating while we build. It will absolutely be worth it.”
Auckland Airport currently handles more than 50,000 passengers per day, and the upgrades are expected to add 26 per cent more domestic seat capacity and 44 per cent more passenger processing capacity when complete.
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