Auckland, New Zealand — Airports
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
