Niue International Airport (IUE) Hanan International Airport
Niue International Airport, also known as Hanan International Airport, is the only airport serving Niue, a self-governing island country in free association with New Zealand. Its airport codes are IUE (IATA) and NIUE (ICAO). The airport is located near Alofi, Niue’s capital, and is the island’s principal international gateway.
Niue International Airport — Quick Facts
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Airport name | Niue International Airport |
| Alternative name | Hanan International Airport |
| IATA code | IUE |
| ICAO code | NIUE |
| Airport type | Public / international |
| Location | Near Alofi, Niue |
| Country/territory | Niue |
| Coordinates | Approximately 19°04′48″S, 169°55′32″W |
| Elevation | 209 ft / 64 m |
| Runway | 10/28 |
| Runway surface | Asphalt |
| Runway length | Approximately 2,335 m / 7,660 ft |
| Passenger terminal | 1 terminal |
| Main scheduled airline | Air New Zealand |
| Primary international route | Auckland (AKL) ↔ Niue (IUE) |
| Nearest major town | Alofi |
| Airport local time | Niue Time (UTC−11) |
| Wikipedia | Niue International Airport — Wikipedia |
The airport’s published geographic and runway information is consistent with Wikipedia and Wikimedia’s airport records.
Official Websites and Useful Online Resources
| Resource | Official link | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Niue | Government of Niue | Government and transport information |
| Department of Transport | Niue Department of Transport | Civil aviation, rescue/fire and transport matters |
| Niue Tourism | Niue Tourism — Niue Island | Flights, visitor information and travel guidance |
| Travel to Niue / Flights | Official Niue flight information | Current scheduled flight information |
| Wikipedia | Niue International Airport on Wikipedia | General airport history and reference information |
The Government of Niue’s Department of Transport explicitly covers Civil Aviation and Rescue Fire Services, making it the most appropriate official government channel for airport-related operational matters.
Important Airport Contact Numbers
Because there is no clearly published standalone airport switchboard on the official Niue government/tourism sites, it is safer to distinguish airport-related contacts from general airport contacts.
| Department / Service | Telephone | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transport / Civil Aviation | +683 4308 | Government transport and civil aviation enquiries |
| Air New Zealand – Niue baggage handling | +683 4317 | Lost/damaged baggage and airline handling enquiries |
| Niue Immigration | +683 4047 | Immigration and border-clearance matters |
| Niue Tourism Office | +683 4224 | Visitor/travel information |
| Niue Customs | +683 4201 | Customs and goods-clearance enquiries |
| Niue Police | +683 4324 | Police/non-medical security matters |
| Niue Foou Hospital | +683 4100 / +683 4202 | Medical emergencies |
| General emergency | 999 | Emergency services |
Emergency numbers
For an emergency in Niue:
- Emergency services: 999
- Fire & rescue: 999
- Police: 4324
- Medical emergency: Niue Foou Hospital — 4100 / 4202
Terminal Information
How many terminals does Niue International Airport have?
Niue International Airport has one passenger terminal. It is a relatively small airport designed around Niue’s limited scheduled international service rather than multiple-airline hub operations. Published airport records identify one terminal.
Terminal layout
The passenger process is essentially concentrated in the single terminal:
- Check-in / departure processing
- Immigration
- Security and departure processing
- Departure waiting area
- Arrival immigration
- Baggage collection
- Customs/biosecurity
Niue Immigration’s current guidance refers specifically to passengers proceeding into the terminal, with arriving passengers directed toward baggage collection and departing passengers toward the departure lounge after passport processing.
Does the airport have Terminal 1 and Terminal 2?
No. There is no separate Terminal 2. References online to “Terminal 1” should be understood as the airport’s single passenger terminal, rather than one of several terminal buildings.
Immigration, Customs and Arrival Information
Immigration
The Niue Immigration Department handles passenger border processing. Its current government contact is:
Phone: +683 4047
Location: Fonuakula, Niue
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the airport code for Niue International Airport?
The IATA code is IUE and the ICAO code is NIUE.
2. What is the other name for Niue International Airport?
It is also called Hanan International Airport, named after former New Zealand Minister Ralph Hanan.
3. Where is Niue International Airport located?
It is located near Alofi, the capital of Niue, on the western side of the island.
4. How far is the airport from Alofi?
The official Niue Tourism site says Hanan Airport is less than five minutes from Alofi.
5. How many terminals does Niue Airport have?
It has one passenger terminal.
6. Which airlines fly to Niue?
The principal scheduled international carrier is Air New Zealand, operating services between Auckland and Niue.
7. How often are flights to Niue?
The official schedule currently indicates two flights per week through October 2026, after which the published schedule is expected to return to one weekly service. Always check the airline for the exact operating date.
8. How long is the flight from Auckland to Niue?
The flight takes a little over three hours, according to Niue Tourism.
9. Is there public transport from Niue Airport?
No. Niue Tourism advises visitors to arrange transportation with their accommodation before arrival.
10. What is the emergency number at Niue Airport?
For emergencies in Niue, call 999. Police can be reached at 4324, while medical emergencies can be directed to Niue Foou Hospital at 4100 or 4202.
11. What is the airport’s official website?
There does not appear to be a dedicated standalone website operated under a separate Niue Airport domain. For authoritative information, use the Government of Niue Department of Transport and official Niue Tourism websites listed above.
12. What is the airport’s runway length?
The published runway specification is approximately 2,335 metres (7,660 feet), asphalt, Runway 10/28.
13. What is the airport elevation?
The airport is approximately 64 metres (209 feet) above sea level.
14. Is Niue International Airport open 24 hours?
Passengers should not assume that the passenger terminal operates as a conventional 24-hour international airport. Scheduled services are limited, and airport/airline processing is tied to flight operations.
15. Where should I ask about lost baggage?
For Air New Zealand’s Niue operation, Air New Zealand identifies Peleni’s Travel Agency as its Niue baggage-services contact: +683 4317.