How To Get From Auckland Airport To The CBD
by Vandvoyage
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Welcome to Auckland and the gateway to New Zealand. In this list we’ll show you all the ways to get from AKL Airport to Auckland city.
Cheapest: AT AirportLink Bus / Southern/Eastern Line Train
Auckland Transport (AT) AirportLink bus service runs every 10 minutes from bus stop A at the Transport Hub outside the international terminal or bus stop B at the domestic terminal. Look for orange signage and the orange AirportLink bus.
Heading towards Puhinui Station, board a Southern Line or Eastern Line train northbound to Waitematā (Britomart) Station in the heart of Auckland’s CBD.
Consider purchasing an AT Hop Card, Auckland’s integrated fare card to the city.
Fare for Metlink is $6.00 NZD. Travel time is approximately 80 minutes.
Fastest: SkyDrive Bus
Running every 30 minutes, SkyDrive is an express bus service from Auckland Airport to SkyCity Coach Terminal (underneath the Sky Tower) in the heart of Auckland’s Central Business District. Board the SkyDrive bus from bus stop E at the Transport Hub outside the international terminal or bus stop A at the domestic terminal. Both are a short walk from the main doors of their respective terminal.
Fare for Metlink is $20.00 NZD. Travel time is approximately 40 minutes.
Most Semi-Private: Shuttles
Queenstown Airport offers a number of shuttles. Learn more here.
Of note, Super Shuttle offers door-door-door shuttle service. Expect to pay about $35 NZD for a ride.
Most Private: Taxi / Ride share
Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber and YourRide offer private rideshare services from the airport. Travel time is approximately 25 minutes. Expect to pay about $25 NZD for a ride.
Note:
All fares are accurate as of May 2025.