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.
Public and private transfers from the airport to the city
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.
Transfer comparison from AKL airport to downtown
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.
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)
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
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
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
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
NZ$ 55-65Description:
Uber from Auckland Airport (pick-up location as per Uber App) to central Auckland, Central Business District (CBD) or directly to your accommodation in the cityRoute from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Auckland:
Things to know about Auckland:
1. There are over 50 volcanoes in the city of Auckland
2. You can walk from the Pacific Ocean to the Tasman Sea in just four hours
3. Auckland’s second name is Tāmaki-makau-rau (Tāmaki loved by many)