AKL - Auckland

The largest airport, serving the largest city, in New Zealand, saw 20 million passengers in 2023. Its website is www.aucklandairport.co.nz

Parking 

There are a few options available and an online booking tool here www.aucklandairport.co.nz/airport-parking as well as a downloadable map of the car parks.

Economy

• Park & Ride North - fifteen minutes to the terminal by free bus that departs every ten minutes

• Car Park E International - ten minutes walk to the terminal

• Car Park K Domestic - five minutes walk to the terminal

• Car Park L Domestic - ten minutes walk to the terminal

Standard

• Car Park D International - ten minutes walk to the terminal

• Car Park M Domestic - five minutes walk to the terminal, closest to Air New Zealand desks

• Car Park O Domestic - five minutes walk to the terminal

Executive

• Domestic Valet - at the terminal

• International Valet - four minutes walk to the terminal

• Car Park R Domestic - one minute walk to the terminal
  

Drop Off 

There is a designated area at both terminals for drop off and pick up - but with no waiting allowed.

Domestic - in the forecourt

International - ground floor of the Transport Hub, in front of the terminal

To assist with the no-waiting element, there is a free waiting zone marked W on the map. This allows up to thirty minutes.

Alternatively, you can use Car Park D. This is a ten minute walk or else there is a free bus from Car Park D and E, 0500-2300, every fifteen minutes. Car Park D is free for five minutes, $3 for up to ten minutes, $6 for fifteen minutes.

Security 

Some information can be found here www.aucklandairport.co.nz/information/general-information/security

Restaurants and Bars 

There are a number of places at the airport.

Domestic Terminal - Best Ugly Bagels, Bistro Box, Dunkin' Donuts, Hikari Ramen and Donburi, Hub, Hudsons, Krispy Kreme, Little Gipsy, McDonald's, Orleans Chicken & Waffles, Retro Espresso, Subway, Take Off, Tank Juice Bar, The Gipsy Moth, The Sushi Platter, Wishbone

International Terminal - Aroha Cafe & Bar, Best Ugly Bagels, Better Burger, Bistro Box, Blue Marble Lane, Halong Bay, Hayama Sushi, KFC, Little Italy Pizza Kitchen, McDonald's, Mexico, Oma Artisan Bakery & Cafe, Pita Pit, Popo Dumplings, Retro Espresso, Silk Road, Take Home, Tank Juice Bar, Tea Garden by Dilmah, Vantage Bar & Kitchen, Wondertree

Shops 

There are a number of places at the airport. Further details can be found here www.aucklandairport.co.nz/shopping

Domestic Terminal - The Mall.co.nz, 3 Wise Men, AirGo Convenience, Relay, Sunglass Hut

International Terminal - pre-security - Travelex, All Blacks Store, Relay, Secure Travel, Tiki Tour, Globite

International Terminal - post-security - Aelia Duty Free, Travelex, Adidas Performance, Around NZ, Benefit, Cape to Bluff, Coach, Furla, G-Shock, Hugo Boss, Ice Breaker, Kate Spade, Kiwi Discovery, MAC Cosmetics, Merino Collection, Montblanc, Mountain Jade, PB Tech, Relay, Saben, Sunglass Hut, Swarovski, Upgrade To Sleeping Class, Weekend Max Mara, Whittaker's

The airport offers a buy-now pick-up later service.

Lounges 

There is one lounge.

Strata - 0430-0030, International Departures, 8 hour option available, $66 (8 hours $95, single room $168)

Assistance 

It is recommended that you make contact with your airline or tour operator 48 hours before travel. Details of the assistance available can be found here www.aucklandairport.co.nz/information/general-information/accessibility

Hotels 

There are a few airport hotel options.

Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport - short walk to the terminal

Novotel Auckland Airport - short walk to International Terminal

Ibis Budget Auckland Hotel - 800 metres to the Domestic Terminal

For more on hotels at the airport just click the link below.

Shuttles 

The Park and Ride shuttle operates every ten minutes, running to the Domestic terminal 0300-2337 and International terminal 24 hours.

There is an inter-terminal shuttle (details in Terminal Transfers). The Ibis hotel can be accessed via a paid Yellow Bus.

Immigration

For any information about visas for New Zealand you should only refer to the official government information to ensure you are checking the most up to date information www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas

Reclaim

In the reclaim area check the boards for which carousel you need to attend.

Customs - For any information about bringing things into New Zealand you should only refer to the official government information www.customs.govt.nz/

Taxis 

The airport licenses specific taxis for pick up (any can drop off). There are designated ranks at the terminals.

International Terminal - taxi and shuttle ranks are in the Transport Pick Up Zone lane 1. This is north of the Transport Hub outside International Arrivals. It is about seven minutes walk to the Te Arikinui Pullman hotel.

Domestic Terminal - the rank is outside Door 4.

It is about $35 for one person, $8 per additional person, to the city centre. Companies heading to the CBD offer a fixed rate with this ranging from $62-$95.

In addition there is a Super Shuttle that can be as little as $20 per person for the CBD. These pick up in Transport Pick-Up Zone lane 2.

Buses and Coaches 

There are a couple of specific bus services.

Airport Link - from Bus Stop B (Domestic) and Bus Stop A (International at Transport Hub), 0430-0040, every ten minutes, heads to Puhinui train station

38 - from Bus Stop B (Domestic) and Bus Stop A (International at Transport Hub), day time, every fifteen to twenty minutes, heads to Onehunga via Mangere

For both services you will need an AT HOP card. These can be bought online, from AirGo Convenience (Domestic), Take Home Convenience (International) or machines at Transport Hub Bus Stop A. This card can be used on trains too. Fares are zonal with buses a maximum of $8.50 and a daily cap of $20.

Other services are as follows.

Sky Drive - from Bus Stop A (Domestic) and Bus Stop E (International at Transport Hub), 0500-2230, every thirty minutes, heads to Sky City bus terminal. Buy online or by card from the driver.

Intercity - from Bus Stop E (International at Transport Hub), online tickets.

Rail and Trams 

The nearest station is Puhinui train station which can be reached using the Airport Link bus above.

Routes 

The aiport does not show a list of destinations but airline details can be found here www.aucklandairport.co.nz/flights/airlines-contacts

Maps 

A range of maps can be found here www.aucklandairport.co.nz/information/airport-maps

Terminal Transfer 

There is a free shuttle bus that runs every fifteen minutes from 0500-2300, taking ten minutes.

Domestic Terminal - from Door 2 Bus Stop C

International Terminal - from Bus Stop B Transport Hub

Car Hire 

There are a number of companies available. They are located as follows.

Domestic Terminal - ground floor multi-level car park (opposite Domestic drop off)

International Terminal - right hand side of public arrivals entrance

Companies are as follows.

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Ezi, Hertz, National, Thrifty

In addition, you can also hire motorhomes from the following.

Britz NZ, Jucy, Maui NZ, Mighty