Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport is in Māngere, about 21 km (13 miles) south of Auckland city center. The drive usually takes 30 to 45 minutes and longer at rush hour. SkyDrive buses run straight to SkyCity, AirportLink buses connect with trains at Puhinui Station, and taxis and pre-booked cars wait outside both terminals.

Auckland Airport has two terminals: the International Terminal, also called the Jean Batten Terminal, for all international flights, and the Domestic Terminal for flights within New Zealand. They are about 500 m apart, linked by a free transfer bus and a signposted walkway. Check which one your flight uses before anyone comes to meet you.

Auckland Airport is building a new domestic jet terminal joined to the eastern end of the International Terminal, with a 240 m pier of 12 jet gates. It is expected to open in 2029. Until then, all domestic flights, including Air New Zealand and Jetstar jets, keep using the existing Domestic Terminal.

A free transfer bus runs between the two terminals about every 15 minutes, or you can walk the signposted path of about 500 m in around 10 minutes. If you are connecting from an international to a domestic flight, collect your bags, clear customs and biosecurity, then re-check them at the Domestic Terminal.

Yes, most visitors from visa-waiver countries, including the US and UK, need a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before boarding, and pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) with it. Apply online or in the app before you travel. Australian citizens do not need one; others may need a visa instead.

Declare all food, even snacks, plus plants, seeds, wood, animal products and used outdoor gear such as hiking boots, tents, fishing and golf equipment. Every traveler completes the New Zealand Traveller Declaration. Failing to declare a risk item brings an instant NZ$400 fine, even if it was a mistake, so if in doubt, declare it.

There is no train station at the airport. AirportLink buses run about every 10 minutes from both terminals to Puhinui Station, where trains continue to Britomart in the city center. You pay with an AT HOP card. With heavy luggage, the direct SkyDrive bus, a taxi or a pre-booked car is easier.

Yes. SkyDrive express buses run from both terminals to SkyCity in central Auckland about every 30 minutes; you pay by card on board or book online. AirportLink buses also run to Puhinui Station for the train into Britomart. Travel times depend on highway traffic, which is heaviest at weekday peak hours.

At the International Terminal, on-demand taxis and rideshare use the Transport Pick-up Zone, a one to two minute walk out door 11 from arrivals, while pre-booked taxis meet you inside arrivals. At the Domestic Terminal, taxis and shuttles wait at the ranks outside door 4, with rideshare zones on the forecourt.

Waiheke Island is reached by passenger ferry from the Downtown Ferry Terminal on Quay Street in the city center, or by car ferry from Half Moon Bay in east Auckland. From the airport, take a bus and train or a taxi or pre-booked car to the terminal, allowing time for city traffic before your sailing.

Air New Zealand has its hub at Auckland, flying across New Zealand and to Australia, the Pacific, Asia and North America. Jetstar and Qantas serve Australia, and international airlines include Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, United, American, Delta, LATAM, Korean Air, Fiji Airways and several Chinese carriers.

Yes. The International Terminal has Air New Zealand's lounges, including the Lookout Lounge opened in December 2025, the Qantas International Business Lounge and the independent Strata Lounge, which accepts Priority Pass and other cards and sells entry. Air New Zealand began rebuilding its main international lounge in 2026, keeping it open at reduced capacity.

Auckland is on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12). Daylight saving time, NZDT (UTC+13), runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April. New Zealand is ahead of most of the world, so flights from the Americas often arrive a calendar day after they leave.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.