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Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Britomart (downtown)

Taxi 35–55 minAirportLink bus + train NZ$6–NZ$10

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

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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.

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.

3. TaxiTaxi

   35–55 min

   Fare

   NZ$75–NZ$100

   Hours

   24h

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

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.

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

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