If you're flying in or out of Auckland Airport these school holidays, brace yourself for crowds.

From Saturday 28 June to Sunday 13 July, nearly 800,000 people are expected to pass through the terminals.

The busiest days?

Tomorrow Saturday 28 June and Sunday 13 July will see more than 14,000 international departures and 15,000 arrivals respectively.

Domestically, Friday 11 July tops the list with around 14,500 departures.

Australia, Fiji and the US are the most popular international destinations, while Christchurch leads the way for domestic travel, followed by Wellington and Queenstown.

Scott Tasker, Auckland Airport’s Chief Customer Officer, says Kiwis are eager to get away during this time.

“We’ll get around 60,000 travellers flying in and out of AKL on each of the busy days. That’s about 18 percent more than usual.”

New tech is helping keep things smooth.

New CT scanners at security mean travellers no longer need to remove laptops or tablets from bags.

Still, liquids must be in containers under 100ml and water bottles should be emptied before security.

To avoid stress, travellers are being urged to plan ahead, especially with airport parking and travel documents like the NZ Traveller Declaration.

While this might not directly affect day-to-day life on the Hibiscus Coast, it’s good to know if you're heading away for a winter break — or picking someone up — it might take a bit longer than usual.

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