Airline Tickets from Auckland

General Info

Airport Address: Auckland International Airport, PO Box 73-020, Auckland, New Zealand
Distance and Location: The airport is located 21km (14 miles) south of Auckland
Airport Website: www.auckland-airport.co.nz
Airport E-mail: admin@akl-airport.co.nz
Airport Telephone: (0)9 275 0789
Country Code: 64
Time Zone: GMT + 12 (GMT + 13 from the first Sunday in October to the third Sunday in March)
Total Number of Terminals: 3
Moving between Terminals: A free shuttle bus runs between the terminals; alternatively, passengers can walk between the terminals.

Information and Customer Care Desks

The Visitors Information Centre (tel: (0)9 275 6467) is located on the ground floor of the Arrivals hall in the International Terminal and in both the Domestic Terminals, open for all flights. Blue Coat ambassadors also provide passenger assistance in the International Terminal and the Air New Zealand Domestic Terminal.

Available Facilities and Services

Money withdrawal and Communication facilities: Banks with bureau de change facilities are located throughout the International Terminal. ATMs can be found throughout the airport. Internet kiosks and mobile phone hire are also available. Cafe and restaurants: There are numerous restaurants, cafés and bars at the airport, including the Jean Batten Food Court, on the first floor, with a number of speciality eateries, including an espresso bar, Asian cuisine and a sushi bar. Shopping facilities: There are over 75 shops situated throughout the airport, including duty-free. A shopping collection service is available for returning shoppers or online purchases (website: www.aworldofshopping.co.nz). Luggage services: The Collection Point offers a left-luggage facility; a left-luggage and sealing service is also available on the ground floor of the International Terminal. Lost property is handled by the airport police (tel: (0)9 275 9046). Other services: There is a medical centre and telephones for first aid, nurseries, a chapel, a children's play area and playgrounds, a museum, exercycles, massage and free showers, a golf course, a mini golf, and day rooms for hire (available from The Collection Point).

Car Parking Info

There are car parks in front of each terminal. There is a secure long-term car park located 150m (164 yards) from the International Terminal, with covered and open parking available; for more information, call Parking Services (tel: (0)9 256 8527). The Skyway Storage car park provides secure undercover parking (tel: (0)9 256 7009). Valet service is available at all terminals (tel: (0)9 256 7007).

Driving by car from/to Auckland

To get to the airport, take the southern motorway until the Gillies Avenue exit and then follow the airport signs.

Public Transportation from/to Auckland

How to reach: By Taxi: Taxi ranks are situated to the west of the International Terminal and in front of the Domestic Terminals. Shared-ride shuttle buses also serve the airport, departing from the taxi ranks. By Bus: Airbus provides a bus service between the airport and city centre. There is also an airport-to-Pakuranga service. Contact Rideline (tel: (0)9 366 6400; website: www.rideline.co.nz) for further information on getting around the Auckland region by bus, train or ferry.

It is the largest metropolitan of New Zealand and actually it covers more than fifty islands. The Asian and Polynesian immigrants inhabiting the city influenced its culture greatly. Due to its geographical situation the city is often called a 'city of sails' as it develops large water activity of the region. The city is famous for its water sports. Those who are more interested in observing nature will get real pleasure of the surrounding views. The city can also offer bright and interesting experience of its nightlife for those who are socially keen.

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