Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Gisborne?

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The best time to book flights to Gisborne is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 2

What airport do you fly into for flights to Gisborne?

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If you book a flight to Gisborne, you will be flying into Gisborne, which is the city’s only airport. Gisborne (GIS) is located 3.4 km from the centre of Gisborne. There are 11 flights from Auckland to Gisborne per day from 1 airline.

Question 3

Can I find cheaper flights to Gisborne if I am willing to have stopovers?

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Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Gisborne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to Gisborne?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Gisborne.

Question 5

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Gisborne?

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Gisborne is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Gisborne. One-way flights to Gisborne typically cost $99, while return flights cost around $176.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to Gisborne?

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A return flight to Gisborne will typically cost around $214, however they can be found for as little as $105.

Question 7

Does Gisborne have rental cars?

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Yes. Those touching down at Gisborne can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 8

Are there hotels close to Gisborne?

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Yes. Gisborne has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Champers Motor Lodge is the closest property to Gisborne (1.6 km away from Gisborne).

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Gisborne?

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The most popular airline flying from Auckland to Gisborne is Air New Zealand.

Question 10

How long is the flight to Gisborne?

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On average, a flight from Auckland to Gisborne takes 1 hour 5 minutes. Flights to Gisborne from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability to Gisborne

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The most flights from Auckland to Gisborne are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Gisborne?

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The cheapest airline flying from Auckland to Gisborne is Air New Zealand.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Gisborne ranges from 50.0 - 120.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit Gisborne when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Gisborne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 15

What is good to know if travelling to Gisborne?

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Gisborne itself offers leisure activities that everyone can enjoy. Book a round at the local golf course, go for a swim at the Olympic Pool or enjoy an atmospheric ride on the local Vintage Railway which provides exceptional views of the coastal landscape.

Get close to local characters like sting-rays (with expert guides in attendance), while special tours can be booked which include walks across the coastal reef at low tide, showing its diverse animal life. More adventurous tourists can even book a session in a shark cage, but for many, scuba diving on the reef will be sufficient.

Return from	$186
One-way from	$198
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$285
Good round-trip deal	$292 or less
Good one-way deal	$165 or less

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