Auckland International Airport Guide

Last updated 2026-04-17 UTC

IATAAKL
ICAONZAA
LocationAuckland, New Zealand
Current Local Time UTC+12

Auckland Airport sits 21 kilometres south of Auckland's city centre in the Māngere suburb, on a flat isthmus between the Manukau and Waitemata harbours. It is New Zealand's largest airport, handling 18.9 million passengers in 2025 — around 71% of the country's international air traffic.

The airport is the principal hub for Air New Zealand and the country's main gateway for long-haul routes. Emirates operates daily A380 services, and carriers including Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Qatar Airways, United Airlines, and Delta serve the international terminal. Jetstar, Air Chathams, and Barrier Air operate domestic routes.

Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) owns and operates the airport, which has one active runway (3,635 metres) capable of handling A380 aircraft. A major terminal integration project is underway to consolidate domestic and international operations, with a new domestic jet terminal planned to open in the late 2020s.

🅿️ Parking

7 options
  • Auckland Airport
  • Airpark
  • Park N Fly
  • Flyaway
  • Flypark
  • Aeroparks
  • APark

For full details, see our complete Auckland International Airport parking guide.

🚗 Car Rentals

13 options
  • Hertz
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Europcar
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
  • National Car Rental
  • Thrifty
  • Ezi Car Rental
  • Omega Rental Cars
  • GO Rentals
  • Snap Rentals
  • Ace Rental Cars
  • SIXT

For full details, see our complete Auckland International Airport car rentals guide.

🛋️ Lounges

4 options
  • Air New Zealand
  • Auckland Airport
  • Emirates
  • Qantas

For full details, see our complete Auckland International Airport lounges guide.

🏨 Hotels

9 options
  • Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport
  • Novotel Auckland Airport
  • ibis budget Auckland Airport
  • Manha Hotel
  • Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
  • Sudima Auckland Airport
  • Holiday Inn Auckland Airport
  • JetPark Auckland Airport
  • Naumi Hotel Auckland Airport

For full details, see our complete Auckland International Airport hotels guide.

🚌 Shuttles

8 options
  • SkyDrive
  • SuperShuttle
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Luxury Airport Shuttles
  • Quick Shuttle
  • TT Shuttles
  • Comfort Airport Shuttles
  • Shore Shuttles

For full details, see our complete Auckland International Airport shuttles guide.

🚇 Public Transport

1 option

Find 1 public transport option at Auckland International Airport.

For full details, see our complete Auckland International Airport public transport guide.

🛫 Terminals

2 terminals
  • Domestic TerminalDomestic

    Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Air Chathams, Barrier Air

  • International TerminalInternational

    Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Qatar Airways, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines

    Concourses: Pier A, Pier B

🏙️ Nearby cities

2 cities
  • Auckland21 km north
  • Hamilton113 km south

🗺️ Airport Location

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🔗 Useful links

Passengers · 202519M
Runways1
Opened1966
Coordinates-37.01°, 174.79°
Operated ByAuckland International Airport Limited

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Auckland International Airport?

Auckland International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: AKL, ICAO: NZAA. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Auckland International Airport located?

Auckland International Airport is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The airport coordinates are -37.0120°, 174.7863°.

What services are available at Auckland International Airport?

Auckland International Airport offers: 7 parking options, 13 car rental companies, 4 lounges, 9 nearby hotels, 8 shuttle services, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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