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Flight schools in New Zealand

14 flight schools in 9 towns and cities, with the courses each school lists.

14
Schools
9
Cities
5
International students
1
ATPL

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Part of the worldwide flight school map (1269 schools). Course tags come from each school’s page; confirm them with the school.

Schools in New Zealand14

Schools with photos first, then by name.

Flight schools in New Zealand: common questions

Counts from the schools’ pages on The Flying Engineer, 16 October 2026. Confirm courses, approvals and prices with the school.

How many flight schools are there in New Zealand?
14 on The Flying Engineer on 16 October 2026, with the most in Auckland, Canterbury, Christchurch.
Which flight schools in New Zealand offer airline pilot training?
1 mention ATPL or airline transport pilot training on their page: International Aviation Academy of New Zealand. 10 mention the commercial pilot licence (CPL).
Which flight schools in New Zealand take international students?
5 mention international or foreign students on their page: Ardmore Helicopters Ltd, Air Hawkes Bay Limited, Ardmore Flying School, International Aviation Academy of New Zealand, Eagle Flight Training. Ask the school about visas and accommodation before you apply.
Where can I learn to fly helicopters in New Zealand?
7 schools mention helicopter pilot training: Advanced Flight Limited, Ardmore Helicopters Ltd, Christchurch Helicopters Limited, Heli Hunt n Fish Taupo, Helicopters Nelson, Shoreline Helicopters Limited and 1 more.

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