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Flights from Sydney to Napier

There are no direct flights from Sydney to Napier. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Christchurch, about 4h 43m door to door (113 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 43m
SYDNPEAKL

Sydney to Napier at a glance

Fastest journey4h 43mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Sydney to Napier

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SYD Auckland (AKL) NPE
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon12:15 SYD17:09 AKL0h 51m connection18:00 AKL18:58 NPEAir New Zealand
71 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 43m
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SYD Christchurch (CHC) NPE
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon11:15 SYD16:08 CHC2h 37m connection18:45 CHC20:08 NPEQantas + Air New Zealand
21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 53m
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SYD Wellington (WLG) NPE
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Tue10:00 SYD14:58 WLG3h 32m connection18:30 WLG19:19 NPEQantas + Air New Zealand
21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 19m
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SYD Hamilton (HLZ) NPE
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Sunair
Self-transfer likely ~6h 33m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,367 km1,470 miles
Journey time
4h 43mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hNapier vs Sydney
Currency in Napier
NZD
Airports
SYD → NPE

Flights from Sydney to Napier: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sydney to Napier?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Napier?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,367 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Napier?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Christchurch (CHC), Wellington (WLG) and Hamilton (HLZ). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Napier?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Napier: Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Napier?
Napier is 2 hours ahead of Sydney.

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