There are 8 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whangārei by plane, bus, car, towncar, or shuttle
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- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)AKL - WRE
bestFly Auckland to Whangarei Airport
1h 8m$94–310- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to WhangareiAuckland - Central - Kerikeri
cheapestBus
4h 19m$31–98- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whangārei178.2 km
Drive 178.2 km
2h 15m$52–76- Take a town car from Auckland Airport to Whangārei178.2 km
Towncar
2h 15m$130–160- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)AKL - KKE
- Take the bus from Kerikeri to Whangarei
Fly Auckland to Kerikeri Airport, bus
3h 29m$143–377- Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airport
- Fly from Claris Airport to Whangarei Airport
Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Whangarei Airport
2h 43m$436–501- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)AKL - TRG
- Fly from Tauranga Airport to Whangarei Airport
Fly Auckland to Tauranga Airport, fly to Whangarei Airport
3h 8m$475–654- Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Whangārei
Shuttle
2h 15m$310–440
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whangārei by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whangārei is to bus which costs $30 - $100 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whangārei is to fly which takes 1h 8m and costs $90 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whangārei. However, there are services departing from Auckland International Airport and arriving at Whangarei via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Whangārei is 151 km. The road distance is 178.2 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whangārei without a car is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $30 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whangārei, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whangārei bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whangārei is to fly which takes 1h 8m and costs $90 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $100 and takes 4h 19m.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whangārei bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whangarei station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whangārei is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whangārei.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Whangārei, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Auckland (AKL) to Whangarei Airport (WRE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Whangarei 3 times a day. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 2h 49m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Whangarei Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–310
Flights from Auckland to Kerikeri Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–300
Flights from Auckland to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–280
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Whangarei
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Kerikeri to Whangarei
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Auckland Airport to Whangārei
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Shuttle from Auckland Airport to Whangārei
- Estimated price
- $310–440
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