Auckland
Airport
Auckland International Airport is located about 20 kilometres
south of the city centre in the suburb of Mangere. It
is New Zealand’s largest and busiest airport. There
is one terminal building for international flights and
another for domestic flights. Transport
options
Inter-terminal bus service
A free bus runs between the international and domestic
terminals from 6am to 10.30pm daily. The bus departs
from directly in front of the terminals and stops at
both the Air New Zealand and Qantas domestic terminals.
There is also a walkway between the international and
domestic terminals. The walk takes approximately 10
minutes.
Bus
$15 adult one way - about one hour. The
Airbus airport-to-city service departs every 20 minutes
during the day and every 30 minutes during the evening.To
the city: first bus 6.20am (4.40am, 1 November to 30
April)
last bus 10.00pm
To the airport: first bus 4.40am (3.40am, 1 November
to 30 April)
last bus 9.00pm
The
adult fare on the Airbus is $15 one way or $22 return.
The child fare (4-14 years) is $6 one way or $12 return.
The fare for Backpacker and Student Card holders is
$13 one way or $20 return. If you are travelling with
surfboards, snowboards or bikes (boxed only allowed)
you will be charged an additional $6.
Reservations
are not required for the Airbus. Tickets are available
from the driver. Visit www.airbus.co.nz for more information.
Shuttle
Approximately $26 for one person, $32 for two - about
60 minutes
A
shuttle is a cost effective way to travel into the city.
Discounts apply if two or more people are travelling
together - approximately $6 per additional person. Shuttles
are normally shared with other passenger groups. The
shuttle’s travelling time depends on traffic conditions
and the number of drop-offs or pick-ups along the way.
Allow plenty of time to reach the airport for departing
flights.
Taxi
Approximately $50 to $65 - about 30 minutes. The
journey between the airport and the central city can
take considerably longer during peak traffic periods
and may cost up to $80 at these times. If you’re
travelling to the airport by taxi, make sure you allow
plenty of time. Taxis licensed to operate from the airport
carry a value and service guarantee.
Car
rental
Major rental car companies operate from both terminal
buildings. Bookings are strongly recommended.
Services
and facilities
Toilets; showers; large range of duty/tax-free shopping
and souvenirs; more than 100 retail outlets; pharmacy;
cafes, restaurants, bars and fast food; banking, currency
exchange, ATM; internet; telephones; inter-denominational
chapel; wheelchair access; baggage storage; baby change
and nursery; children’s playground.
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