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Auckland International Airport

Airport Code: AKL
Full Airport Name: Auckland International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 14 miles (22km) south of Auckland.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March).
Phone Number: Tel: +64 (0)9 275 0789 or 0800 247 767 (NZ only).
Terminal Transfer: A free bus runs between the International Terminal and the Air New Zealand and Qantas NZ Domestic Terminals from 6am until 10.30pm. Passengers are also able to walk between the terminals by following the blue and white lines painted on the ground, the walk takes about 12 minutes.
Ground Transport: An Airbus bus service leaves regularly (every 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night) for the city center and costs NZ$15 for a single ticket. Shuttle buses also offer economical transportation between the airport and city or suburbs on a 'shared ride' basis. Maxx also offers public transport to and from the city and surrounding areas. Visit their website www.maxx.co.nzfor details. Taxis are also available; the airport to city fare is about NZ$50 to NZ$65.
Car Rental: There are numerous car rental companies including Avis, Budget, Hertz and Ezy Rentals.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the domestic terminals or to the left of customs in the international terminal. The trip to the city center costs between NZ$50 an d NZ$65.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include left luggage, business facilities, a medical center, banks and ATMs, bars, restaurants and shops, a crèche, a post office, a hairdresser, supermarket, Internet kiosks, tourist information and hotel reservations desks. Disabled facilities are good, but those with special needs should inform their airline or travel agent in advance.
Car Parking: There is short and long-term parking available, both covered and uncovered.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.aucklandairport.co.nz

Christchurch International Airport

Airport Code: CHC
Full Airport Name: Christchurch International Airport
Location: The airport is situated eight miles (12km) from Christchurch.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March).
Phone Number: Tel: +64 (0)3 358 5029.
Terminal Transfer: The two terminals (domestic and international) are joined to one another and within walking distance of one another.
Ground Transport: The Airport Flyer offers a public bus service to and from the city center. It costs NZ$7 and is a 30 minute journey. There is also a door to door shuttle bus that travels to all areas within Christchurch and costs NZ$15-20. Taxis go to the city center for NZ$30.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Maui rentals and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available from outside the domestic terminal or to the left of customs in the international terminal. It takes 20 minutes to get to the city center and taxis charge between NZ$30 and NZ$40 for the trip.
Airport Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants, banks, ATMs and bureau de change at the airport. Other facilities include left luggage (NZ$5 to 8/day), mobile and sim rental, showers, a business center, a post office, and a hotel reservations desk. Disabled facilities are good, those with special needs should inform their travel agent or airline in advance.
Car Parking: Short and long-term car parking is available.
Departure Tax: Airport tax is NZ$25, except for children 12 years of age and under and transit passengers of up to 24 hours. Credit cards are accepted.
Website: www.christchurchairport.co.nz

Wellington International Airport

Airport Code: WLG
Full Airport Name: Wellington International Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) east of Wellington.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March).
Phone Number: Tel: +64 (0)4 385 5100 (24 hours).
Terminal Transfer: There is only one terminal. Arrivals is located on the lower level while departures is on the upper level.
Ground Transport: The Stagecoach Flyer bus will cost between NZ$2.00 and NZ$17.00 for an adult fare, depending on where you are going. Shuttle services and taxis all go to the city center for around NZ$15 and NZ$30 respectively.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis: Taxis can be hailed outside the baggage claims area and cost up to NZ$35 to go to The Terrace, Lambton Quay, Railway Station, Courtenay Place and Seatoun. Fares to Johnsonville, Lower Hutt and Tawa range between NZ$ 45 and NZ$ 65, while it costs up to NZ$100 to go to Uppper Hutt and Porirua.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include left luggage, bureau de change, ATMs, bars, shops and restaurants, a parent's room, post office and a tourist information and hotel reservations desk. Disabled facilities are good, those with special needs are advised to inform their airline or travel agent in advance.
Car Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: Airport tax is NZ$25 (adults) and NZ$10 (children), in transit passengers (up to 24hrs) are exempt.
Website: www.wellington-airport.co.nz

Auckland International Airport

Airport Code: AKL
Full Airport Name: Auckland International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 14 miles (22km) south of Auckland.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March).
Phone Number: Tel: +64 (0)9 275 0789 or 0800 247 767 (NZ only).
Terminal Transfer: A free bus runs between the International Terminal and the Air New Zealand and Qantas NZ Domestic Terminals from 6am until 10.30pm. Passengers are also able to walk between the terminals by following the blue and white lines painted on the ground, the walk takes about 12 minutes.
Ground Transport: An Airbus bus service leaves regularly (every 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night) for the city center and costs NZ$15 for a single ticket. Shuttle buses also offer economical transportation between the airport and city or suburbs on a 'shared ride' basis. Maxx also offers public transport to and from the city and surrounding areas. Visit their website www.maxx.co.nzfor details. Taxis are also available; the airport to city fare is about NZ$50 to NZ$65.
Car Rental: There are numerous car rental companies including Avis, Budget, Hertz and Ezy Rentals.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the domestic terminals or to the left of customs in the international terminal. The trip to the city center costs between NZ$50 an d NZ$65.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include left luggage, business facilities, a medical center, banks and ATMs, bars, restaurants and shops, a crèche, a post office, a hairdresser, supermarket, Internet kiosks, tourist information and hotel reservations desks. Disabled facilities are good, but those with special needs should inform their airline or travel agent in advance.
Car Parking: There is short and long-term parking available, both covered and uncovered.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.aucklandairport.co.nz

Christchurch International Airport

Airport Code: CHC
Full Airport Name: Christchurch International Airport
Location: The airport is situated eight miles (12km) from Christchurch.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March).
Phone Number: Tel: +64 (0)3 358 5029.
Terminal Transfer: The two terminals (domestic and international) are joined to one another and within walking distance of one another.
Ground Transport: The Airport Flyer offers a public bus service to and from the city center. It costs NZ$7 and is a 30 minute journey. There is also a door to door shuttle bus that travels to all areas within Christchurch and costs NZ$15-20. Taxis go to the city center for NZ$30.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Maui rentals and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available from outside the domestic terminal or to the left of customs in the international terminal. It takes 20 minutes to get to the city center and taxis charge between NZ$30 and NZ$40 for the trip.
Airport Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants, banks, ATMs and bureau de change at the airport. Other facilities include left luggage (NZ$5 to 8/day), mobile and sim rental, showers, a business center, a post office, and a hotel reservations desk. Disabled facilities are good, those with special needs should inform their travel agent or airline in advance.
Car Parking: Short and long-term car parking is available.
Departure Tax: Airport tax is NZ$25, except for children 12 years of age and under and transit passengers of up to 24 hours. Credit cards are accepted.
Website: www.christchurchairport.co.nz

Wellington International Airport

Airport Code: WLG
Full Airport Name: Wellington International Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) east of Wellington.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March).
Phone Number: Tel: +64 (0)4 385 5100 (24 hours).
Terminal Transfer: There is only one terminal. Arrivals is located on the lower level while departures is on the upper level.
Ground Transport: The Stagecoach Flyer bus will cost between NZ$2.00 and NZ$17.00 for an adult fare, depending on where you are going. Shuttle services and taxis all go to the city center for around NZ$15 and NZ$30 respectively.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis: Taxis can be hailed outside the baggage claims area and cost up to NZ$35 to go to The Terrace, Lambton Quay, Railway Station, Courtenay Place and Seatoun. Fares to Johnsonville, Lower Hutt and Tawa range between NZ$ 45 and NZ$ 65, while it costs up to NZ$100 to go to Uppper Hutt and Porirua.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include left luggage, bureau de change, ATMs, bars, shops and restaurants, a parent's room, post office and a tourist information and hotel reservations desk. Disabled facilities are good, those with special needs are advised to inform their airline or travel agent in advance.
Car Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: Airport tax is NZ$25 (adults) and NZ$10 (children), in transit passengers (up to 24hrs) are exempt.
Website: www.wellington-airport.co.nz

Auckland International Airport

Airport Code: AKL
Full Airport Name: Auckland International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 14 miles (22km) south of Auckland.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March).
Phone Number: Tel: +64 (0)9 275 0789 or 0800 247 767 (NZ only).
Terminal Transfer: A free bus runs between the International Terminal and the Air New Zealand and Qantas NZ Domestic Terminals from 6am until 10.30pm. Passengers are also able to walk between the terminals by following the blue and white lines painted on the ground, the walk takes about 12 minutes.
Ground Transport: An Airbus bus service leaves regularly (every 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night) for the city center and costs NZ$15 for a single ticket. Shuttle buses also offer economical transportation between the airport and city or suburbs on a 'shared ride' basis. Maxx also offers public transport to and from the city and surrounding areas. Visit their website www.maxx.co.nzfor details. Taxis are also available; the airport to city fare is about NZ$50 to NZ$65.
Car Rental: There are numerous car rental companies including Avis, Budget, Hertz and Ezy Rentals.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the domestic terminals or to the left of customs in the international terminal. The trip to the city center costs between NZ$50 an d NZ$65.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include left luggage, business facilities, a medical center, banks and ATMs, bars, restaurants and shops, a crèche, a post office, a hairdresser, supermarket, Internet kiosks, tourist information and hotel reservations desks. Disabled facilities are good, but those with special needs should inform their airline or travel agent in advance.
Car Parking: There is short and long-term parking available, both covered and uncovered.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.aucklandairport.co.nz

Christchurch International Airport

Airport Code: CHC
Full Airport Name: Christchurch International Airport
Location: The airport is situated eight miles (12km) from Christchurch.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March).
Phone Number: Tel: +64 (0)3 358 5029.
Terminal Transfer: The two terminals (domestic and international) are joined to one another and within walking distance of one another.
Ground Transport: The Airport Flyer offers a public bus service to and from the city center. It costs NZ$7 and is a 30 minute journey. There is also a door to door shuttle bus that travels to all areas within Christchurch and costs NZ$15-20. Taxis go to the city center for NZ$30.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Maui rentals and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available from outside the domestic terminal or to the left of customs in the international terminal. It takes 20 minutes to get to the city center and taxis charge between NZ$30 and NZ$40 for the trip.
Airport Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants, banks, ATMs and bureau de change at the airport. Other facilities include left luggage (NZ$5 to 8/day), mobile and sim rental, showers, a business center, a post office, and a hotel reservations desk. Disabled facilities are good, those with special needs should inform their travel agent or airline in advance.
Car Parking: Short and long-term car parking is available.
Departure Tax: Airport tax is NZ$25, except for children 12 years of age and under and transit passengers of up to 24 hours. Credit cards are accepted.
Website: www.christchurchairport.co.nz

Wellington International Airport

Airport Code: WLG
Full Airport Name: Wellington International Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) east of Wellington.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March).
Phone Number: Tel: +64 (0)4 385 5100 (24 hours).
Terminal Transfer: There is only one terminal. Arrivals is located on the lower level while departures is on the upper level.
Ground Transport: The Stagecoach Flyer bus will cost between NZ$2.00 and NZ$17.00 for an adult fare, depending on where you are going. Shuttle services and taxis all go to the city center for around NZ$15 and NZ$30 respectively.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis: Taxis can be hailed outside the baggage claims area and cost up to NZ$35 to go to The Terrace, Lambton Quay, Railway Station, Courtenay Place and Seatoun. Fares to Johnsonville, Lower Hutt and Tawa range between NZ$ 45 and NZ$ 65, while it costs up to NZ$100 to go to Uppper Hutt and Porirua.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include left luggage, bureau de change, ATMs, bars, shops and restaurants, a parent's room, post office and a tourist information and hotel reservations desk. Disabled facilities are good, those with special needs are advised to inform their airline or travel agent in advance.
Car Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: Airport tax is NZ$25 (adults) and NZ$10 (children), in transit passengers (up to 24hrs) are exempt.
Website: www.wellington-airport.co.nz

Auckland International Airport

Airport Code: AKL
Full Airport Name: Auckland International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 14 miles (22km) south of Auckland.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March).
Phone Number: Tel: +64 (0)9 275 0789 or 0800 247 767 (NZ only).
Terminal Transfer: A free bus runs between the International Terminal and the Air New Zealand and Qantas NZ Domestic Terminals from 6am until 10.30pm. Passengers are also able to walk between the terminals by following the blue and white lines painted on the ground, the walk takes about 12 minutes.
Ground Transport: An Airbus bus service leaves regularly (every 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night) for the city center and costs NZ$15 for a single ticket. Shuttle buses also offer economical transportation between the airport and city or suburbs on a 'shared ride' basis. Maxx also offers public transport to and from the city and surrounding areas. Visit their website www.maxx.co.nzfor details. Taxis are also available; the airport to city fare is about NZ$50 to NZ$65.
Car Rental: There are numerous car rental companies including Avis, Budget, Hertz and Ezy Rentals.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available outside the domestic terminals or to the left of customs in the international terminal. The trip to the city center costs between NZ$50 an d NZ$65.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include left luggage, business facilities, a medical center, banks and ATMs, bars, restaurants and shops, a crèche, a post office, a hairdresser, supermarket, Internet kiosks, tourist information and hotel reservations desks. Disabled facilities are good, but those with special needs should inform their airline or travel agent in advance.
Car Parking: There is short and long-term parking available, both covered and uncovered.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.aucklandairport.co.nz

Christchurch International Airport

Airport Code: CHC
Full Airport Name: Christchurch International Airport
Location: The airport is situated eight miles (12km) from Christchurch.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March).
Phone Number: Tel: +64 (0)3 358 5029.
Terminal Transfer: The two terminals (domestic and international) are joined to one another and within walking distance of one another.
Ground Transport: The Airport Flyer offers a public bus service to and from the city center. It costs NZ$7 and is a 30 minute journey. There is also a door to door shuttle bus that travels to all areas within Christchurch and costs NZ$15-20. Taxis go to the city center for NZ$30.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Maui rentals and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available from outside the domestic terminal or to the left of customs in the international terminal. It takes 20 minutes to get to the city center and taxis charge between NZ$30 and NZ$40 for the trip.
Airport Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants, banks, ATMs and bureau de change at the airport. Other facilities include left luggage (NZ$5 to 8/day), mobile and sim rental, showers, a business center, a post office, and a hotel reservations desk. Disabled facilities are good, those with special needs should inform their travel agent or airline in advance.
Car Parking: Short and long-term car parking is available.
Departure Tax: Airport tax is NZ$25, except for children 12 years of age and under and transit passengers of up to 24 hours. Credit cards are accepted.
Website: www.christchurchairport.co.nz

Wellington International Airport

Airport Code: WLG
Full Airport Name: Wellington International Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) east of Wellington.
Time Zone: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March).
Phone Number: Tel: +64 (0)4 385 5100 (24 hours).
Terminal Transfer: There is only one terminal. Arrivals is located on the lower level while departures is on the upper level.
Ground Transport: The Stagecoach Flyer bus will cost between NZ$2.00 and NZ$17.00 for an adult fare, depending on where you are going. Shuttle services and taxis all go to the city center for around NZ$15 and NZ$30 respectively.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis: Taxis can be hailed outside the baggage claims area and cost up to NZ$35 to go to The Terrace, Lambton Quay, Railway Station, Courtenay Place and Seatoun. Fares to Johnsonville, Lower Hutt and Tawa range between NZ$ 45 and NZ$ 65, while it costs up to NZ$100 to go to Uppper Hutt and Porirua.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include left luggage, bureau de change, ATMs, bars, shops and restaurants, a parent's room, post office and a tourist information and hotel reservations desk. Disabled facilities are good, those with special needs are advised to inform their airline or travel agent in advance.
Car Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: Airport tax is NZ$25 (adults) and NZ$10 (children), in transit passengers (up to 24hrs) are exempt.
Website: www.wellington-airport.co.nz