Key Market Indicators
New Zealand's air transport traffic is projected to reach approximately 195,000 departures by 2028, marking a slight increase from around 193,000 departures in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 0.1%. Historically, the demand for air transport in New Zealand has seen an average yearly increase of 0.6% since 1975. In 2023, New Zealand ranked 33rd globally in terms of air transport traffic. In the same year, Portugal surpassed New Zealand, matching its departure count of approximately 193,000. China, India, and Canada held the second, third, and fourth positions in the global ranking for air transport traffic respectively.
