There are 6 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly Auckland to Tauranga Airport
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane AKL - TRG
50 min$91–410Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manukau City to Taurangabus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
5h 57m$39–76Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Papamoa204.8 km
2h 41mDrive 204.8 km
- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoacar 204.8 km
2h 41m$59–86Fly Auckland to Rotorua, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane AKL - ROT
- Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Te Pukebus
2h 31mFly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport
- Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane
- Fly from Claris Airport to Tauranga Airportplane
2h 40m$638–674
Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa is to fly which takes 50 min and costs $90 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at Doncaster Drive - Papamoa College via Manukau City and Dive Crescent - Opposite The Cargo Shed. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Papamoa is 158 km. The road distance is 204.8 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 50 min to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa is to fly which takes 50 min and costs $90 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 57m.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tauranga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Papamoa, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Manukau City to Tauranga 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Auckland to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rotorua Airport to Te Puke
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Papamoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Papamoa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.