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Getting from Auckland airport to the city center

Fastest options: SkyBus express and taxi. Best value: public bus routes.

Auckland is served by Auckland Airport (AKL), located 21 km south of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including express buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times and costs vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours on the Southern Motorway.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$18 – $22; adult one-way fare

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

direct to downtown

50-70 min

$5 – $10; AT HOP card fare; cash fares higher

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-50 min

$70 – $100; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-50 min

$50 – $90; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-50 min

$80 – $150; pre-booked; price varies by provider

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

30-50 min

$50 – $120; per day; excludes fuel and insurance

24/7 availability (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in NZD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • AT HOP cards offer discounted fares on Auckland Transport buses; cards can be purchased at the airport.
  • Peak hour traffic on the Southern Motorway can significantly increase journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Weather in Auckland

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January22°C16°C
February22°C17°C
March21°C16°C
April19°C15°C
May16°C13°C
June14°C11°C
July13°C10°C
August14°C10°C
September15°C10°C
October16°C11°C
November18°C13°C
December20°C15°C
Hottest Month
22°C
February
Coldest month
10°C
August
Sunny days
286
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
27 Sep
78%
18°C9°C
4 Oct
22%
17°C9°C
Monday
28 Sep
45%
14°C9°C
5 Oct
14%
18°C10°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
47%
16°C9°C
6 Oct
82%
16°C13°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
12%
17°C9°C
7 Oct
69%
16°C13°C
Thursday
1 Oct
14%
17°C9°C
8 Oct
72%
16°C14°C
Friday
2 Oct
17°C8°C
9 Oct
93%
15°C14°C
Saturday
3 Oct
11%
19°C8°C
10 Oct
90%
18°C15°C

Frequently asked questions

What airports are near Mackay?

The main airport in Mackay is Mackay. It is also served by Whitsunday Coast, Mackay, Moranbah.

What airports are near Auckland?

The main airport in Auckland is Auckland. It is also served by Auckland, Rotorua Regional, Hamilton, Tauranga, Taupo, Kerikeri, Whangarei, Whakatane.

When’s the best time to travel between Mackay and Auckland?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Mackay and Auckland, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Mackay and Auckland?

Traveling between Mackay and Auckland, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Mackay?

There are a number of airports in and around Mackay. The main one is Mackay and other nearby airports include Whitsunday Coast, Mackay, Moranbah

How many airports are there near Auckland?

There are a number of airports in and around Auckland. The main one is Auckland and other nearby airports include Auckland, Rotorua Regional, Hamilton, Tauranga, Taupo, Kerikeri, Whangarei, Whakatane.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mackay and Auckland depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Mackay, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mackay and Auckland arrive?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Auckland, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

What time do flights between Mackay and Auckland depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Mackay, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do flights between Mackay and Auckland arrive?

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