Auckland International Airport (AKL)

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Auckland International Airport is New Zealand’s busiest airport and is the main arrival point for most visitors to the country.

There is a free shuttle bus service between the international terminal and the two domestic terminals, which operates 6am–10.30pm; alternately it is about a 10-minute walk between the two terminals.

The quickest way to travel between the airport and downtown Auckland is on the SkyBus, which runs 24 hours per day. The SkyBus leaves from 396 Queen Street in the city centre, although there is also a shuttle bus that connects the Auckland city SkyBus terminal with hotels and hostels in the city centre (although the shuttle bus only runs Mon–Fri noon–7pm). The SkyBus costs $18 one-way or $32 return.

A cheaper option is to take a train to either Onehunga or Papatoetoe and then hop on bus route 380. Bus 31 also runs between Papatoetoe station and the airport. This option will take considerably longer than the SkyBus, but is much cheaper at $9–10.50 (or $4.85 if you pay using an AT Hop card). The trip between the airport and the city centre crosses three fare zones.


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Address:
Ray Emery Drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland 2022
Bus SkyBus, 31, 380
Telephone (064) 9-275 0789
Website www.aucklandairport.co.nz
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  • Natalie, 27 Aug 2022


    I'm at the international Auckland airport for the first time - since two years - to go overseas.

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  • Saeideh, 31 Oct 2019


    Good coffee

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  • Neville, 17 Aug 2019


    I’m sure it will be better once the renovations are finished

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  • Angie, 20 Apr 2019


    See u again🦋

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  • Tom, 04 Mar 2019


    Clean, open, efficient and airy space. Lovely people. Good security approach that doesn’t make you want to murder everyone. If you’re going to the US get to the gate a bit early for extra security.

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  • Vanilla, 14 Jan 2019


    Waiting area is an added convenience... Just sucks when it’s rush hour... Commuters and passengers are everywhere... it’s insane

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  • Liudmyla, 13 May 2018


    Не удобно, не комфортно, но выбора у меня нет))

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  • Elise, 01 Jan 2018


    Need to extend lounges for overnight layovers (24hr lounges) as it’s not always convenient to check into hotels for just a couple of hours in the middle of the night. Currently they close about 12-1am

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  • Inge, 10 Mar 2017


    There are powerpoints on the white pillars in the foodcourt before security

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  • Darren, 07 Jan 2017


    Very busy airport at peak times. If you're meeting international arrivals, it can take between 10-75 minutes for them to clear immigration, customs and biosecurity depending on number of flights.

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  • kartik, 05 Jan 2017


    If you are leaving the airport, leave enough time for clearing customs and the biosecurity checks. Immigration is a breeze.

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  • Tav, 23 Sep 2016


    Always enjoy the duty free shopping

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  • Ingvild, 13 Aug 2016


    Air New Zealand check in. WOW!

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  • Bjørn, 23 Jul 2016


    Pleasant small airport. Easy to navigate and customs was a breeze with a UK passport.

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  • Gabriela, 21 Jul 2016


    Clean, well organized and good size for the city movement.

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  • Elizabeth, 24 Jun 2016


    Everything about this country is wonderful. Aucklands airport is no exception

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  • Zsofia, 30 Dec 2015


    A repülők időben indulnak, sietni kell különben a szigeten ragasz!

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  • Christian, 16 Nov 2015


    Passport control can take forever depending what time you arrive. Security control is fast. Downside - only 30 minutes free internet. Seriously ???

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  • Lily Suzlini, 19 Aug 2015


    Heading home and our flight is delayed

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  • SuZie, 20 Apr 2015


    นั่ง airbus เข้า Queen st.,AKL ประมาณ 45 นาที

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  • Douglon, 01 Apr 2015


    Transferring to a domestic flight was a huge pain to get the bags rechecked in. Not very organized. The walk to the domestic airport was nice though.

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  • Rianne, 28 Mar 2015


    Was trying to find something for leds van than 1$.. Mission failed :(

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  • YC, 23 Mar 2015


    Airport free wifi, limit to 30 minutes usage, speed faster than wifi in KLIA

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  • , 21 Mar 2015


    Overnight waiting for a connectiong flight? Head upstairs to the observation deck but bring warm clothes and a small cushion to sit, as it is cold and seats are mostly occupied by people sleeping.

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  • , 21 Mar 2015


    Good place to buy Rotorua mud products, Icebreakers, possum fur and All Blacks apparel before leaving New Zealand! Limited free wifi.

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  • Mikhail, 04 Mar 2015


    Its a stupid airport, no wifi, no smoking room, no trains..very expensive to get into city. Dünyanın öteki ucunda olmak güzel bir his... :)) free shop pahalı..

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  • Shina, 15 Feb 2015


    Customs lines get kinda long so be prepared but once you're done... Hello New Zealand!

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  • Brian, 15 Jan 2015


    Clean, simple. Sushi isn't too bad.

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  • allison, 07 Jan 2015


    Thank goodness for froyo

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  • Lenny, 02 Jan 2015


    Declare all of your food items or their dogs will sniff them out.

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