Top 5 Regional Destinations to Visit in New Zealand via Sunair Aviation

Explore New Zealand’s top regional destinations with Sunair. Fly direct to Whangārei, Hamilton, Tauranga, Gisborne, and Napier—saving time and avoiding long drives. Experience hassle-free travel with our convenient regional flight network.

Efficient Business Travel with Scheduled Direct Flights

For business travelers, time is one of the most valuable assets. Long drives, inconvenient layovers, and indirect flight routes add unnecessary delays and inefficiencies to your workday. Sunair Aviation provides scheduled direct regional flights, allowing professionals to move quickly and efficiently between key business hubs across New Zealand.

This guide highlights five key regional business destinations where scheduled direct flights make travel seamless, enabling professionals to fly regional airport to regional airport without relying on major city hubs.


1. Hamilton – Waikato’s Business & Innovation Hub 

 

Fly scheduled direct: Gisborne to Hamilton | Napier to Hamilton | Whangārei to Hamilton

Why Hamilton for Business?

  • A major economic hub with industries in agribusiness, logistics, and technology.
  • A key corporate center with growing investment in innovation, finance, and education.
  • Convenient alternative to Auckland, avoiding traffic congestion while still being close to major trade links.

Sunair’s scheduled direct flights allow business professionals to travel efficiently to and from Hamilton, eliminating unnecessary layovers and lengthy road trips.

 

 


2. Napier – A Business & Trade Gateway in Hawke’s Bay

 

Fly scheduled direct: Tauranga to Napier | Hamilton to Napier | Gisborne to Napier

Why Napier for Business?

  • The economic center of Hawke’s Bay, home to agribusiness, logistics, and food production.
  • A growing business and conference destination, ideal for networking and corporate retreats.
  • A key export hub, supporting industries in wine production, agriculture, and logistics.

Flying scheduled direct with Sunair allows professionals to maximise productivity by avoiding the need for stopovers in larger airports.

 

 


3. Tauranga – A Fast-Growing Commercial & Trade Center

Fly scheduled direct: Whangārei to Tauranga | Napier to Tauranga | Hamilton to Tauranga

Why Tauranga for Business?

  • Home to New Zealand’s largest export port, making it a crucial hub for trade, shipping, and logistics.
  • A fast-growing commercial center with thriving horticulture, construction, and tourism sectors.
  • A business-friendly environment that attracts corporate headquarters, startups, and industry leaders.

Sunair’s scheduled direct flights make business travel to Tauranga fast and efficient, helping professionals avoid unnecessary stopovers and wasted time on the road.

 

 


4. Gisborne – A Key Business Hub for Agriculture & Innovation

 

Fly scheduled direct: Hamilton to Gisborne | Napier to Gisborne | Tauranga to Gisborne

Why Gisborne for Business?

  • A center for agriculture, forestry, and Māori business development.
  • A growing hub for export industries, particularly in food production and winemaking.
  • Increasing investment in regional infrastructure and business innovation.

With Sunair’s scheduled direct flights, business professionals can travel between Gisborne and other key North Island locations efficiently and without unnecessary delays.

 

 


5. Whangārei – Northland’s Emerging Business & Industry Hub 

 

 

Fly scheduled direct: Tauranga to Whangārei | Hamilton to Whangārei

Why Whangārei for Business?

  • The economic center of Northland, with industries in marine engineering, forestry, and tourism.
  • A growing manufacturing and trade sector, making it essential for business operations.
  • Increasing corporate investment and development, positioning Whangārei as an emerging business hub.

Sunair’s scheduled direct flights allow business travelers to reach Whangārei efficiently from other regional centers without the need to transit through major airports.

 


 

Why Business Travelers Choose Sunair?

Scheduled Direct Regional Flights – No Unnecessary Stopovers

Sunair’s flights are scheduled direct, ensuring the fastest, most efficient travel between key business hubs.

Same-Day Return Flights for Maximum Productivity

Fly out in the morning, conduct meetings or site visits, and return home the same day—no overnight stays required.

Flexibility & Convenience

Sunair provides scheduled direct flights as well as private charter options, ensuring professionals travel on their schedule, not the airline’s.

 


Book Your Business Flight Today

Avoid the hassle of long drives, indirect routes, and major airport delays. Sunair’s scheduled direct regional flights make business travel seamless, efficient, and stress-free.

Book now at www.sunair.co.nz or call 0800 786 247.

Posted by Chelsea Sunair on March 18, 2025