There are three airports in Northland with connecting services from Auckland, New Zealand's main international airport.
Fernz Ecotours & Taxi
Phone: 64 403 7887
Email: info@fernzecotours.co.nz
Kororareka Backpackers shuttle
Phone: 64 9 403 8494
Email: korobp@xtra.co.nz
Reservations +64 9 357 300
Website: www.airnewzealand.co.nz
The closest airport to Russell is Kerikeri Bay of Islands, approximately 45 minutes by road and ferry. The airport at Whangarei is approximately 95 minutes by road and at Kaitaia approximately 2 hours by car.
There are a number of taxi shuttle operators who will be available to transport you from the Kerikeri airport to Russell and a local taxi company meets all scheduled flights. Rental cars are also available.
| Route | Frequency |
| Auckland - Kerikeri - Auckland | 5 flights per day Monday to Friday 3 flights per day Saturday & Sunday |
| Auckland - Whangarei - Auckland | 7 flights per day |
| Auckland - Kaitaia - Auckland | 1 flight everyday |