Auckland Airport is the international travel hub to the south of Auckland, with both an international and a domestic terminal. The airport is a 40-minute drive from the city.
Hotels and accommodation are easily available close to Auckland Airport. These are ideal for late long haul flights arriving when travellers just need somewhere to recharge for the night, or for early morning flights either internationally or domestically that cut down on travel time to the airport.
Top Things near Auckland Airport
Meet the animals at nearby Ambury Regional Park, a working farm on the shore of Manukau Harbour, and a paradise for birdwatchers.
Take a drive out to the beach and take a swim, or relax and watch the maritime activities in the beautiful harbour bay.
Have leisurely stroll in one of the many beautiful parks nearby or drop into a local restaurant for a delicious meal.
Auckland Int'l Airport (AKL) Hotels
Auckland Airport has a good range of hotel and accommodation choices to suit all budgets. All Auckland Airport hotels are within only a few minutes’ drive from the airport, with the more expensive providing pools, free Wi-Fi internet and airport collection services. Convenient for both late and early travelling, the hotels and Aukland Airport accommodation also provide a more restful stay away from the city centre for travellers looking for this, and are still within easy reach of all main attractions. Cheap hotels in Auckland Airport can also be found.
The Cultural Scene
Auckland is full of cultural attractions, with museums, gardens, galleries and heritage attractions vying for the visitor’s attention, and Auckland Airport provides easy access to them. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamake is packed with early and contemporary New Zealand Art, whereas Howick Historical Village faithfully recreates the colonial past of the country on a seven-acre site. Ambury Regional Park has bird watching, orienteering and mountain biking for lovers of outdoor activities.