Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
Dunedin, NZ 🇳🇿 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
NZDN
IATA
DUD
Elevation
4 ft
Region
NZ-OTA
Local Time
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GPS Code: NZDN
Local Code: Not available
Location: -45.928101° N, 170.197998° E
Continent: Oceania
Type: Medium Airport
What Travelers Say
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Online Reviews Summary
Dunedin International Airport (NZDN (DUD)) generally receives positive feedback, with travelers often praising its efficiency and modern, spacious terminal. While it offers a comfortable and friendly experience for most, some areas like security wait times and transportation costs can be points of frustration. Overall sentiment is that DUD is a well-managed regional airport.
What Travelers Love
- Small and Efficient: Travelers frequently highlight DUD's advantage as a small, compact, and efficient airport, leading to short distances from plane to terminal, baggage collection, and car park.
- Modern Facilities & Cleanliness: The airport is described as well-modernized, spacious, clean, and well-equipped with easy navigation.
- Comfort and Amenities: Passengers appreciate comfortable seating areas, a light and airy upstairs waiting/eating/arrivals area with excellent views, adequate food and drink options including a restaurant with a chef, and a game room for kids. Free WiFi is available.
- Friendly Staff: Many reviews mention friendly people and staff contributing to a pleasant experience.
- Convenient Parking & Car Rental: Parking is considered affordable, simple, and secure, available 24/7, with the first 15 minutes free for pick-ups. On-site car rental services are convenient and clearly signposted.
Common Complaints
- Security Wait Times: Some travelers have reported significant queues at security, with one instance mentioning a 30-minute wait due to only one security station being open. However, other recent comments suggest security can be quick for domestic flights (around 5 minutes).
- Undersized Departure Lounge: Concerns have been raised about an undersized and sometimes overheated lounge area, particularly during delays or busy periods.
- High Taxi Fares: The cost of a taxi from the airport to central Dunedin (approx. 28km) is frequently cited as expensive, potentially reaching NZ$100.
- Limited Public Transport: There is no direct public bus service connecting the airport to Dunedin city, requiring reliance on taxis or shuttle services.
- No Smartgates for International Arrivals: While international flights are processed efficiently with manned counters for single arrivals, the absence of Smartgates for immigration has been noted.
Overall, Dunedin International Airport is generally well-regarded for its compact size, modern amenities, and pleasant atmosphere. Travelers looking for cost-effective transportation should consider pre-booking a shuttle service, and while security is often quick, occasional longer wait times can occur.
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Airport Routes
Dunedin International Airport (DUD) offers 7 flight routes operated by 2 airlines. Major carriers include Air New Zealand and Jetstar. Popular destinations from Dunedin include Auckland, Christchurch Int'l, Queenstown, Wellington Int'l and Gold Coast.
Route Network Map
Top Routes (by observations)
Newly Discovered
- Wellington Int'l (WLG) new
- Auckland (AKL) new
- Christchurch Int'l (CHC) new
- Gold Coast (OOL) new
- Queenstown (ZQN) new
Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Dunedin International AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Air New Zealand
ANZ
/ NZ
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3 | 483 | 3 | Feb 4, 2026 |
Jetstar
JST
/ JQ
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3 | 78 | 3 | Feb 4, 2026 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
03/21 |
6234 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | CHRISTCHURCH CON | 129.3 MHz |
| APP | APP | 120.7 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.8 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 120.7 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 120.7 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis and rideshare services (like Uber and Ola) are readily available from a dedicated rank directly outside the terminal building. The journey to Dunedin's city centre is approximately 25-30 minutes. Major local companies include Dunedin Taxis and Southern Taxis.
Rental Cars
Several major car rental companies operate service desks inside the terminal, located opposite the baggage claim area. Options include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Ezi Car Rental, and Thrifty. Pre-booking is highly recommended, especially during peak seasons.
Public Transportation
Shuttle services are the primary form of public transit. Companies like Dunedin Airport Shuttles and InterCity offer pre-booked services connecting the airport to the city centre and other destinations. There is no direct public city bus (Orbus) route to the airport terminal.