How to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) ✈️ to the City Center
Auckland Airport (AKL) is the largest and most important international airport of New Zealand and is located about 21 km south of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Auckland by Express bus, Minibus (Shared Shuttle), Taxi, Private Transfer or Uber.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Auckland Airport (AKL) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison
Overview of all airport transfers from Auckland Airport to the City Center (Central Business District, CBD)
Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
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Express bus | 45 Min. | NZ$ 18 | Details | |
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Minibus | 30‑45 Min. | NZ$ 40 | Details |
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Taxi | 25 Min. | NZ$ 75‑90 | Details |
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Private Transfer |
25 Min. | NZ$ 100 | Details |
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Uber | 25 Min. | NZ$ 55‑65 | Details |
Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via AirportTransfer.com) is the more faster and comfortable option.
Auckland Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Auckland:
Tours & attractions in Auckland
![Bus from Auckland Airport to the City Center](https://www.airport2city.wiki/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/airport2city_bus.png)
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
NZ$ 18 ppDescription:
Express bus ‘SkyDrive’ from Auckland Airport (stop outside International Terminal/Door 8 and Domestic Terminal/Door 4) to the central Skydrive bus stop on Hobson Street in the SkyCity complex (at CBD)![Shared Shuttle from Auckland Airport to the City Center](https://www.airport2city.wiki/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/airport2city_shuttle.png)
Book a minibus ride ↗
Travel time:
30-45 minutesCost:
NZ$ 40 ppDescription:
Shared Shuttle (Minibus) from Auckland Airport (pick-up location at International Terminal/Arrival Hall and Domestic Terminal/Dunkin Donuts store) to your accommodation in central Auckland (CBD), max. 2-4 stops![Taxi from Auckland Airport to the City Center](https://www.airport2city.wiki/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/airport2city_taxi.png)
Official local taxis
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
NZ$ 75-90Description:
Taxi from Auckland Airport (Taxi rank outside International Terminal/Door 8 and Domestic Terminal/Door 4) to central Auckland (CBD) or directly to your accommodation in the city center![Private Shuttle from Auckland Airport to the City Center](https://www.airport2city.wiki/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/airport2city-private-shuttle_.png)
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
NZ$ 100Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via AirportTransfer.com) from Auckland Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Auckland, CBD or to your accommodation in the city center![Uber from Auckland Airport to the City Center](https://www.airport2city.wiki/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/airport2city_uber.png)