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380 Airporter - Manukau to Onehunga via Auckland Airport

The 380 Airporter buses operate every 15 to 20 minutes during the day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The 380 Airporter bus service is the easy and efficient way to travel to Auckland Airport stopping at both the Domestic and International terminals.

• Tickets
• Train-bus connections to Auckland Airport

*Calling at the Domestic terminal first and then International

View the full 380 Airporter timetable (450KB) for more details.

If you are travelling on a Naked Bus, Intercity or Newmans service, you can also catch the 380 to the airport from Manukau where there is a connection point.

Tickets

Tickets are available from the bus driver. AT HOP Cards are preferred on Airporter buses (tag on and tag off).

Please note, train tickets are not sold on the 380 Airporter bus. If you plan on catching a train before or after your 380 Airporter journey you will need to buy a cash train ticket when you arrive at the train station.

Train-bus connections to Auckland Airport

You can catch a train from anywhere along the Southern and Eastern Lines and connect with the 380 Airporter bus at Papatoetoe Train Station or anywhere along the Onehunga Line and connect at Onehunga Train Station.

Travel Times
Papatoetoe to the airport - 20 to 25 minutes.
Onehunga to the airport - 30 to 35 minutes.

AT Metro trains run between 5am – 10pm (approximately) with later evening services on Fridays. View train timetables.

Route 31 - Botany to Mangere via Papatoetoe Train Station

Route 31 is a frequent bus service that operates every 15 minutes from 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week. Outside of these hours it runs every 30 minutes.

Timetable

View the full 31 timetable (PDF 45.2MB) for more details.

Connections

The 31 bus travels between Botany Town Centre and Mangere Town Centre via the Papatoetoe Train Station. The bus also runs via Otara Interchange (MIT campus), Hunters Corner and Papatoetoe Train Station (on Shirley Rd opposite the station).

You can use the 31 bus to connect to the 380 Airporter service at Papatoetoe Train Station (on Shirley Rd next to the station) or Mangere Town Centre.

Tickets

Tickets are available from the bus driver. AT HOP Cards are accepted on route 31 buses (tag on and tag off).

SkyBus - City Airport Express

SkyBus’ Auckland City Express travels from the heart of Auckland CBD to the airport, via Mt Eden Road. 

The route goes down the spine of the city, connecting to a large number of Accommodation providers, Britomart Public Transport centre, and Spark Arena.

Travel time between the city and airport takes between 45 minutes and an hour. Please allow extra time for travel during peak times. 

Major departure points from Auckland City are:

• 16 Customs St East (7018)
• SkyBus City Lounge -396 Queen St
• 21 Wellesley St West

For further information on the closest stop to your location, please visit the SkyBus website to find your stop.

View the full SkyBus brochure (PDF 1MB).

Buy Tickets from:

• SkyBus Website. Choose the sustainable option and download the ticket to your phone.
• SkyBus Lounge on 396 Queen St
• Domestic and International Kiosks
• Direct from the Driver (cash only)

Purchasing Information:

• AT HOP Cards are accepted for Adult $17 and Child $2 one way fares.
• Full prices available from the fare page on the SkyBus website.
• Note: Auckland Transport Child, Tertiary, SuperGold and Accessible Concessions are not available on SkyBus.
• Transfer discounts are not available on SkyBus.
• AT HOP Monthly Passes are not accepted on SkyBus.

SkyBus - North Harbour Express

SkyBus’s North Harbour Express travels from Westfield, Albany to the airport, utilising the northern bus lane to avoid traffic congestion. North Harbour Airport Express travels to Auckland Airport in 55 minutes subject to traffic conditions. During peak hours please allow extra time.

Timetable

View the full SkyBus North Harbour Express brochure (PDF 1MB).

Departure points for the Skybus North Harbour Express

• Albany - Bus stop 4259, Civic Crescent
• Smales Farm - Bus stop 3362, Bus station platform 3A
• Akoranga - Bus stop 4085, Bus station platform 4A

Tickets

• SkyBus website. Choose the sustainable option and download the ticket to your phone.
• Domestic and International Kiosks
• Direct from the Driver (card only, not cash)
• SkyBus E-Kiosk at Westfield, Albany, located by Event Cinemas.

Prices start from $24 one way for an adult.

• AT HOP Cards are accepted for Adult $24 and Child $2 one way fares.
• Plan your journey
• Note: Auckland Transport Child, Tertiary, SuperGold and Accessible Concessions are not available on SkyBus.
• Transfer discounts are not available on SkyBus.
• AT HOP Monthly Passes are not accepted on SkyBus.

Maps of the Auckland Airport bus stops

International Terminal Airport Bus Stops Map

Domestic Terminal Airport Bus Stops Map