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The average flight time to Auckland from Australia’s major east-coast cities is typically just over 3 hours, with flights from the rest of Australia’s capital cities longer with stopovers.

Melbourne to Auckland - 3h 5m
Gold Coast to Auckland - 3hr
Brisbane to Auckland - 3h 5m
Sydney to Auckland - 3h 5m
Canberra to Auckland - 6h 20mˇ
Adelaide to Auckland - 7h 5mˇ
Perth to Auckland - 9h 55mˇ
Hobart to Auckland - 9h 5mˇ

*Note: flight times should be used as a guide only. Carefully consider your requirements before travelling and always allow extra time to arrive at your destination.

ˇ including stopover.

flies into Auckland International Airport (AKL) from Australia, the busiest and largest airport in New Zealand.

Auckland International Airport is located 21km south of Auckland CBD.

Transport options to Auckland CBD include bus shuttle services with Super Shuttle, taxi / rideshare, and car hire.

Bus Transfer

Super Shuttle offers a regular and great value-option for your airport transfer into Auckland CBD. Make your way out of International arrivals through Door 8 and across the path to the Super Shuttle Rank on the right. The recommendation is to pre-book your ticket through Super Shuttle website in advance – otherwise you can take an available seat on a shuttle by speaking to the staff on arrival at the Super Shuttle desk.

Taxi / Rideshare

You can also access taxis and book rideshare services when you arrive at Auckland International airport.

Request ride share through your preferred app – in Auckland there is Uber, Ola and Zoomy – and your driver will meet you at the designated rideshare pick up area outside door 11.

The taxi rank is located directly outside the terminal, make your way through door 8.

Rental Car

To book a rental car and receive Velocity frequent flyer points visit Virgin Australia Car Hire

Transfer cost guide:

• Taxi and rideshare: approx. NZ$38-$75 one-way, approx. 20-30 minutes
• Bus shuttle service: approx. $17.50 pp (min. 2 people travelling together), one-way to the CBD.

Please note: rideshare pricing varies depending on the vehicle type, travel time/traffic and distance.

The best way to pack for your trip to Auckland is to pack for four seasons!

If you’re planning to sightsee in the warmer months (and not hit the trails) we suggest that you bring tank tops and t-shirts, shorts, light shoes, a windproof / waterproof jacket. Don’t forget a dress or two for evenings out and a cardigan to throw over your shoulders on cooler evenings. Like Australia, the sun in Auckland can be fierce so a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen are a must – and if planning to visit the beach, don’t forget to pack a small beach towel or sarong and of course your swimsuit.

For trips to Auckland in both Autumn and Winter swap the shorts for jeans and add a fleece, gloves and beanie in the mix. Keep the swimming suit in the bag so you can visit the hot pools.

If you’re planning to hit the trails, pack your hiking pants, active-wear T’s, hiking boots and socks.

Other must-pack items are your camera (a real one if you indeed own one), cables, headphones, and a portable battery for your phone.

If you’re travelling from Australia you won’t need to bring a converter, it’s the same electrical plug as home.