Auckland airport (AKL)
Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
Auckland Airport, opened on January 29, 1966, is the busiest in the country and one of the most important in Oceania. It operates domestic destinations and international flights to all continents.
Official Website: aucklandairport.co.nz
Number of Terminals - 2 - Domestic Terminal (open from 4:30 am to 11:00 pm) and International Terminal (open 24 hours a day). A complimentary shuttle connects both buildings every 15 minutes between 5:00 am and 11:00 pm.
Annual passenger traffic: 11.5 million passengers went through it in 2022.
Tel: +64 9275 0789 / 0800 247 767 - FACEBOOK
Information counters in the check-in hall and on levels 1 and 2 of the International Terminal, next to gate 4 of the Domestic Terminal and in the Air New Zealand baggage reclaim area. Tourist offices are located on the ground floor of both terminals. Staff in blue uniforms are also available for assistance.
Location
The airport is located adjacent to the suburb of Māngere, 21 km (14 miles) south of the city.
See MapCar rental agencies
Car rental desks are located next to the Arrivals area of the International Terminal and on the ground floor of the multi-level car park, opposite the Domestic Terminal.
- Alamo/Enterprise/National (Tel +64 9870 3330 - 5:00 am to 1:30 am)
- Avis (Tel +64 9526 3256 / 800 284 722 - 5:00 am to 1:30 am)
- Budget (Tel +64 9529 7784 / 800 283 438 - 5:00 am to 1:30 am)
- Europcar (Tel +64 9275 0066 / 800 800 115 - 7:30 am to 0:30 am)
- Ezi Car Rentals (Tel +64 9275 0066 / 800 545 000 - 6:00 am to 2:00 am)
- Hertz (Tel +64 800 654 321 - 5:00 am to 2:00 am)
- Thrifty (Tel +64 3359 2721 / 800 737 070 - 5:00 am to 0:00 am)
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Parking services at Auckland airport (AKL)
Short and long-stay parking is available, as well as two Wait Zones 2 minutes from the terminals, with 30 minutes free parking. Bicycle and motorbike parking and valet parking are also available adjacent to both terminals. More information: Tel +64 800 247 767. Prices and reservations
Park & Ride - Low-cost parking with shuttle bus service to the terminals every 10 minutes.
C - Uncovered area for short stays in front of the International Terminal.
D - Covered area for longer stays.
E, K, L - Open air, long term.
M, O - Open-air car parks next to the Domestic Terminal.
R - Covered, for short stays, in front of the domestic area.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
If you require special assistance or wheelchairs, notify your airline of your particular needs in advance of your arrival. There are automatic doors, lifts, Braille signage, accessible toilets and drinking fountains, and reserved spaces in front of the terminals. Transfers to and from the airport can be arranged in advance with Dial-A-Ride (Tel +64 9625 5599), a special wheelchair-friendly vehicle service.
Latest updates: September 22, 2023
