There are 7 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Chatham Islands by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly Auckland to Wellington
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
1h 31m$99–344Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
12h 20m$24–96Train
- Take the train from Papakura to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
11h 59m$259–322Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Wellington630 km
7h 7mDrive 630 km
- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellingtoncar 630 km
7h 7m$182–263Fly Auckland to Paraparaumu
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane AKL - PPQ
2h 6m$194–317Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, fly to Wellington
- Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane
- Fly from Claris Airport to Tauranga Airportplane
- Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG)plane TRG - WLG
5h 21m$676–1,130
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Chatham Islands by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Chatham Islands is to bus which costs $24 - $100 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Chatham Islands is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $95 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Chatham Islands. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at Wellington - Central via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland Airport (AKL) station to Chatham Islands. However, there are services departing from Puhinui Train Station 2 and arriving at Wellington via Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Chatham Islands is 487 km. The road distance is 630 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Chatham Islands without a car is to train which takes 11h 59m and costs $250 - $330.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Chatham Islands, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Chatham Islands bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Chatham Islands train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Papakura station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Chatham Islands is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $95 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $330 and takes 11h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $24 - $100 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Chatham Islands, New Zealand?
Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG) hourly. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $250–310 and the journey takes 9h 50m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Auckland to Wellington via Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Wellington via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–340
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–320
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–310
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Chatham Islands bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.
Chatham Islands is 45 min ahead of Auckland Airport (AKL). It is currently 8:59 PM in Auckland Airport (AKL) and 9:44 PM in Chatham Islands.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Chatham Islands train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Chatham Islands is 630 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Chatham Islands.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Chatham Islands. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.