Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Britomart (downtown)
How to get from the airport to the city centre: time, fare and hours for each option.
Airport busSkyDrive express bus
45–60 min
- Fare
- NZ$17–NZ$20
- Hours
- 05:00–23:00
- ·
- every 30 min
Non-stop to SkyCity/downtown; book online. AirportLink bus + train (AT HOP) is cheaper but slower.
BusAirportLink bus + train
55–75 min
- Fare
- NZ$6–NZ$10
- Hours
- 05:00–23:30
- ·
- every 10 min
AirportLink to Puhinui station then a train to Britomart; pay with AT HOP or contactless card.
TaxiTaxi
35–55 min
- Fare
- NZ$75–NZ$100
- Hours
- 24h
Metered; expressway tolls and a late-night surcharge are added on top.
Ride-hailingUber
35–55 min
- Fare
- NZ$55–NZ$85
- Hours
- 24h
Book in the app and meet at the signed ride-share pick-up zone; surge pricing at peak times.