Auckland International Airport New Zealand

Location: The airport is situated 14 miles (22km) south of Auckland. Time: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March). Contacts: Tel: +64 (0)9 275 0789. Transfer between terminals: A free bus runs between the International Terminal and the Air New Zealand and Qantas NZ Domestic Terminals from 6am until 10.30pm. Transfer to the city: An Airbus bus service leaves regularly (every 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night) for the city centre and costs NZ$15 for a single ticket. Shuttle buses also offer economical transportation between the airport and city or suburbs on a ’shared ride’ basis. Taxis are also available; the airport to city fare is about NZ$50 to NZ$65. Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and National. Facilities: Facilities at the airport include left luggage, business facilities, a medical centre, banks and ATMs, bars, restaurants and shops, a crèche, a post office, Internet kiosks, tourist information and hotel reservations desks. Disabled facilities are good, but those with special needs should inform their airline or travel agent in advance. Parking: There is main and long-term parking available. Departure tax: A NZ$25 departure fee must be paid by every international passenger, other than children under 12 years of age and transit passengers in Auckland for less than 24 hours.