Your ultimate guide to Auckland Airport (AKL)
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Auckland Airport has all the essential components of a good transport hub - worldwide flights, various eateries and an array of shops.
Airport Code (IATA):
(AKL)
Location:
Auckland
Address:
4 Leonard Isitt Drive, Mangere, Auckland 2022
Terminals:
2
Airlines:
Aer Lingus, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Botswana, Air Canada, Air Chathams, Air China, Air France KLM, Air India, Air Madagascar, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Namibia, Air New Zealand Ltd, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Vanuatu, Aircalin, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, All Nippon Airways - ANA, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airline, Avianca, Bangkok Airways, Barrier Air, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Dragonair, EL AL Air Israel, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Garuda Indonesia, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Inflite Auckland, Inflite Mt Cook, Inflite Taupo, Japan Airlines, Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd, Korean Air, LATAM Airlines, Lufthansa German Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mongolian Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Sichuan Airlines, Silk Air, Singapore Airlines, Solomon Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS International Airlines, TAP Portugal, Thai Airways International, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Virgin Australia.
Annual Passenger Traffic:
21,500,000
Brief History:
Auckland Airport was officially opened in January of 1966. The area has been used by the Auckland Aero Club long before that.
Flights to and from Auckland
Some popular destinations from Auckland Airport are Wellington, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Nadi. The major airlines serving this airport include Air China, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Qantas and Singapore Airlines.
Getting to and from the Airport
Many transport options are available at Auckland Airport, from Train-Bus Services, public buses and intercity buses to taxis and rideshares. There are plenty licensed rental car services at terminal buildings, such as Alamo, Avis, National and Thrifty. Daily parking costs start at $32.
Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Auckland Airport Currency Exchange
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