There are 7 ways to get from Auckland to Auckland Airport (AKL) by bus, train, taxi, car, shuttle or towncar
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Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Auckland International Airport
6 alternative options
Train, bus
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Take the train from Britomart Train Station to Puhinui Train Station
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Take the bus from Stop A Puhinui to Stop A International Airport
Bus via Stop A Puhinui
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Take the bus from Customs Street West/Te Komititanga to Stop C Puhinui
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Take the bus from Stop A Puhinui to Stop A International Airport
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Auckland to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Drive
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Drive from Auckland to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Shuttle
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Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Auckland Airport
Towncar
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Take a town car from Auckland to Auckland Airport
Auckland to Auckland Airport (AKL) by bus
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Travel within New Zealand
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Auckland Airport (AKL) is 0800 358 5453.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Auckland Airport (AKL) is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Auckland Airport (AKL) is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0800 358 5453.
Last updated: 1 May 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Auckland Airport (AKL) is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Auckland Airport (AKL) is to taxi. Taking this option will cost $75 - $95 and takes 20 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Auckland International Airport. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
The distance between Auckland and Auckland Airport (AKL) is 17 km. The road distance is 20.7 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Auckland Airport (AKL) without a car is to bus which takes 24 min and costs $3 - $45.
The bus from Auckland - Central to Auckland International Airport takes 24 min including transfers and departs six times a week.
Auckland to Auckland Airport (AKL) bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Auckland Airport (AKL) bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland International Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Auckland Airport (AKL) is 21 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Auckland to Auckland Airport (AKL).
There are 237+ hotels available in Auckland Airport (AKL). Prices start at $150 NZD per night.
- Distance: 17.5 km
- Duration: 24 min
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Auckland International Airport 5 times a week. Tickets cost $18 - $45 and the journey takes 24 min. InterCity Link also services this route once a week.
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Train from Britomart Train Station to Puhinui Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Auckland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18 - $45
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Auckland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- InterCity Link
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Bus from Stop A Puhinui to Stop A International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16
- Website
- Auckland Transport
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Bus from Customs Street West/Te Komititanga to Stop C Puhinui
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- AT Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $75 - $95
Taxis United
- Phone
- +64 9 295 1000
- Website
- taxisunited.co.nz
North Shore Taxis
- Phone
- +64 9 488 8000
- Website
- northshoretaxi.com
Green Cabs Auckland
- Phone
- +64 800 46 47336
- Website
- greencabs.co.nz
Budget Taxis
- Phone
- +64 9 849 3000
- Website
- budgettaxis.co.nz
Auckland Taxi Service
- Phone
- +64 9 845 4666
- Website
- aucklandtaxiservice.co.nz
Auckland Coop Taxis
- Phone
- +64 9 300 3000
- Website
- cooptaxi.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Shuttle from Auckland to Auckland Airport
- Estimated price
- $60 - $85
Towncar from Auckland to Auckland Airport
- Estimated price
- $110 - $130
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