# AKL — Auckland Airport > Machine-readable reference for AKL. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/akl HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/akl Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/akl.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/AKL.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-05T03:27:32.867+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Auckland Airport - IATA: AKL - ICAO: NZAA - City: Auckland - Country: NZ (NZ) - Timezone: Pacific/Auckland - Distance from city: 21 km (13 mi) south of central Auckland - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 18.7M+ - Hub for: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways - Official website: https://www.aucklandairport.co.nz ## Overview Welcome Auckland Airport stands as a prominent hub split between two distinct identities: the Air New Zealand-centric Domestic Terminal, and the bustling International Terminal that serves as a crucial late-night gateway for the South Pacific. While the domestic operations adhere to strict times, opening from 4:30 AM till 11 PM, the international side boasts 24/7 access, although late-night activity is sparse. Savvy travelers utilize the seamless covered walkway between these terminals, a gem avoiding unnecessary landside transits. At a glance Situated 21 kilometers south of central Auckland, Auckland Airport accommodates over 18.7 million passengers annually. Functioning with one runway, it proudly holds hubs for Air New Zealand and Jetstar Airways. The Domestic Terminal tailors to frequent fliers with Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Air Chathams, while the International Terminal welcomes Air New Zealand, Emirates, and Qantas patrons. Bus journeys into town vary from 30 to 60 minutes, while taxis and rideshares like Uber cut this to about 20-30 minutes, contingent on traffic. Terminals & layout The bifurcated terminal layout can initially perplex first-time visitors. Fortunately, th… ## Terminals (2) - **Domestic Terminal** — airlines: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Air Chathams URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/terminals/domestic - **International Terminal** — airlines: Air New Zealand, Emirates, Qantas, Singapore Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/terminals/international ## Dining (20) - **1958 Bar & Eatery** — International · Bar · Casual dining · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/1958-bar-eatery - **Aroma Cafe** — International · Cafe · Coffee · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/aroma-cafe - **Best Ugly Bagels** — International · Bagels · Cafe · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/best-ugly-bagels - **Blue Marble Lane** — International · New Zealand · Cafe · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/blue-marble-lane - **Burger King** — International · Fast food · Burgers · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/burger-king - **Domestic Terminal Cafe** — Domestic · Cafe · Casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/domestic-terminal-cafe - **Gloria Jean’s Coffees** — International · Coffee · Cafe · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/gloria-jean-s-coffees - **Hudsons Coffee** — Domestic · Coffee · Cafe · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/hudsons-coffee - **KFC** — International · Fast food · Fried chicken · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/kfc - **Kiwi Iconic Kiosk** — International · Snacks · Grab-and-go · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/kiwi-iconic-kiosk - **Krispy Kreme** — International · Donuts · Cafe · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/krispy-kreme - **McDonald’s** — International · Fast food · Burgers · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/mcdonald-s - **MoVida** — International · Spanish · Tapas · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/movida - **Relay Cafe** — International · Cafe · Grab-and-go · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/relay-cafe - **Subway** — Domestic · Fast food · Sandwiches · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/subway - **Takeoff Espresso** — Domestic · Coffee · Cafe · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/takeoff-espresso - **Tank Juice Bar** — International · Juice · Healthy · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/tank-juice-bar - **The Bach Alehouse & Cafe** — International · Bar · Cafe · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/the-bach-alehouse-cafe - **Vantage Bar** — International · Bar · Snacks · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/vantage-bar - **Wondertree** — International · Global · Casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/restaurants/wondertree ## Lounges (8) - **Air New Zealand Domestic Lounge** — Domestic · access: Air New Zealand Elite, Koru Club members, Eligible business class URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/lounges/air-new-zealand-domestic-lounge - **Air New Zealand International Lounge** — International · access: Air New Zealand Elite, Star Alliance Gold, Business class on eligible flights URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/lounges/air-new-zealand-international-lounge - **Emirates Lounge** — International · access: Emirates Business and First, Emirates Skywards Gold, Emirates Skywards Platinum URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/lounges/emirates-lounge - **Qantas Domestic Lounge** — Domestic · access: Qantas Club, oneworld Sapphire and Emerald, Eligible business class URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/lounges/qantas-domestic-lounge - **Qantas First Lounge (section within Qantas Lounge)** — International · access: oneworld Emerald, Qantas First, Selected elite members URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/lounges/qantas-first-lounge-section-within-qantas-lounge - **Qantas International Business Lounge** — International · access: Qantas Club, oneworld Sapphire and Emerald, Business/First on eligible flights URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/lounges/qantas-international-business-lounge - **Regional Airline Lounge (Airline-operated quiet area)** — Domestic · access: Invited regional airline passengers URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/lounges/regional-airline-lounge-airline-operated-quiet-area - **Strata Lounge** — International · access: Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Paid entry · 4:30am - 12:30am URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/lounges/strata-lounge ## Shops (19) - **Adidas Store** — International · Sportswear URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/shops/adidas-store - **Aelia Duty Free** — International · Duty-free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/shops/aelia-duty-free - **Aelia Duty Free Arrivals** — International · Duty-free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/shops/aelia-duty-free-arrivals - **Bookshop (Independent / chain bookstore)** — International · Books & magazines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/shops/bookshop-independent-chain-bookstore - **Icebreaker** — International · Outdoor clothing URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/shops/icebreaker - **Luggage & Travel Store** — International · Luggage & travel accessories URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/shops/luggage-travel-store - **Merino Collection** — International · Clothing URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/shops/merino-collection - **Minecraft Store (Pop-up / concept store)** — International · Toys & merchandise URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/shops/minecraft-store-pop-up-concept-store - **Mountain Jade** — International · Jewellery & gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/shops/mountain-jade - **NZ Gifts & Souvenirs** — International · Gifts & souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/shops/nz-gifts-souvenirs - **Pharmacy Store** — International · Pharmacy & health URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/shops/pharmacy-store - **Relay** — International · News & convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/shops/relay - **Relay Domestic** — Domestic · News & convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/shops/relay-domestic - **Sunglass Hut** — International · Accessories URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/shops/sunglass-hut - **Tech2Go** — International · Electronics & accessories URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/shops/tech2go - **The Loop Market (convenience concept)** — International · Food & convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/shops/the-loop-market-convenience-concept - **Travelex** — International · Currency exchange URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/shops/travelex - **Vodafone / One NZ** — International · Telecoms URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/shops/vodafone-one-nz - **Whittaker’s Store** — International · Chocolate & gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/shops/whittaker-s-store ## Parking (14) - **Park & Ride** — Remote · $5/day · affordably priced URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/parking/park-and-ride - **Park & Ride North** — Surface lot · Off-airport, shuttle to terminals URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/parking/park-ride-north - **Park & Ride South** — Surface lot · Off-airport, shuttle to terminals URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/parking/park-ride-south - **Parking A (Short Term)** — Garage · Short walk to terminals URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/parking/parking-a-short-term - **Parking B** — Surface lot · Short walk to terminals URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/parking/parking-b - **Parking C** — Surface lot · Short walk to domestic terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/parking/parking-c - **Parking D (Long Term)** — Surface lot · Longer walk / shuttle to terminals URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/parking/parking-d-long-term - **Premium Parking** — Short stay · closest to both terminals URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/parking/premium-parking - **Short Stay Parking** — Short stay · inside the international terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/parking/short-stay - **Standard Parking** — Long stay · walking distance to terminals URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/parking/standard-parking - **The Landing Business Parking** — Surface lot · Short drive within airport business district URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/parking/the-landing-business-parking - **Valet Parking** — Valet · opposite both terminals URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/parking/valet-parking - **Valet Parking Domestic** — Valet · Directly at domestic terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/parking/valet-parking-domestic - **Valet Parking International** — Valet · Directly at international terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/parking/valet-parking-international ## Ground transport (15) - **Airport–Terminals Inter-Terminal Shuttle** — Shuttle · 10 min between international and domestic terminals · Free · Every 15 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/transport/airport-terminals-inter-terminal-shuttle - **App-Based Rideshare Pick-up (Ola and others)** — Rideshare · 30-60 min to central Auckland depending on traffic · $40-70 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/transport/app-based-rideshare-pick-up-ola-and-others - **App-Based Rideshare Pick-up (Uber)** — Rideshare · 30-60 min to central Auckland depending on traffic · $40-70 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/transport/app-based-rideshare-pick-up-uber - **AT Metro 38 Bus to Onehunga and Manukau** — Bus · 20-40 min to nearby suburbs · Every 15-20 min (typical daytime) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/transport/at-metro-38-bus-to-onehunga-and-manukau - **AT Metro 380 Airporter to Papatoetoe/Onehunga** — Bus · 15-30 min to nearby rail stations · Every 20-30 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/transport/at-metro-380-airporter-to-papatoetoe-onehunga - **Hotel Courtesy Shuttles** — Shuttle · 5-15 min to nearby airport hotels · Typically every 20-60 min depending on hotel URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/transport/hotel-courtesy-shuttles - **Inter-Terminal Bus** — Shuttle · 5-10 min · Every 15 minutes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/transport/inter-terminal-bus - **Licensed Airport Taxi Rank** — Taxi · 30-60 min to downtown depending on traffic · $70-100 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/transport/licensed-airport-taxi-rank - **Public Bus Services** — Bus · 30-60 min · Every 30 minutes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/transport/public-bus - **Rental Cars** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/transport/rental-cars - **Rideshare Services** — Rideshare · 20-30 min · Varies URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/transport/rideshare - **Uber** — Rideshare · 1-2 min walk from pick-up · $5.50 pick-up, $3.50 drop-off URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/transport/rideshare-uber - **Shared Shuttle Vans** — Shuttle · 30-70 min to central city depending on stops · $25-40 per person (typical) · On demand and pre-booked URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/transport/shared-shuttle-vans - **SkyDrive Bus to City Centre** — Bus · 45-60 min to downtown Auckland · Every 30 min (typical daytime) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/transport/skydrive-bus-to-city-centre - **Taxis and Shuttles** — Taxi · 20-30 min · NZ$10/person return · Varies URL: https://airport.flights/airport/akl/transport/taxis-and-shuttles ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Use the domestic-to-international walkway to dodge the landside reroute for terminal connections. The seamless transition saves valuable time. - _Time_: With the International Terminal open 24/7, it becomes a safe haven for overnight stays regardless of its reduced late-night activity. - _Time_: Domestic Terminal operates from 4:30 AM to 11 PM; those with early morning flights should plan their arrival at precisely the right time. - _Money_: Park & Ride is the budget-friendly choice at $5 per day, ideal for longer travel plans without heavy spending on parking. - _Local_: The post-security ‘Eat’ cluster in the International Terminal provides a quick, convenient dining break for travelers in a hurry or during short layovers. - _Avoid_: Don’t count on finding a lounge; instead, allocate time wisely by utilizing the airport’s shopping and dining clusters. - _Quiet_: Early mornings and late nights see significant tranquility in the International Terminal, offering peaceful waiting spaces. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/AKL.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/akl/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/akl/departures — HTML page with live departures