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Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Britomart (downtown)

How to get from the airport to the city centre: time, fare and hours for each option.

  1. 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.

    Source: www.skydrive.co.nz · checked 2026-09-28

  2. 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.

    Source: at.govt.nz · checked 2026-09-28

  3. TaxiTaxi

    35–55 min

    Fare
    NZ$75–NZ$100
    Hours
    24h

    Metered; expressway tolls and a late-night surcharge are added on top.

    Source: www.aucklandairport.co.nz · checked 2026-09-28

  4. 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.

    Source: www.aucklandairport.co.nz · checked 2026-09-28

Fares and timetables change. Confirm with the operator before you travel.

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