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How to get fromAuckland to Chatham Islandby plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to Chatham Island by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Auckland

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Chatham Island (CHT)plane plane AKL - CHT
    4h 7m
    $349–712

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Chatham Island (CHT)plane plane WRE - CHT
    11h 9m
    $449–952

  3. Bus to Hamilton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Chatham Island (CHT)plane plane HLZ - CHT
    10h 38m
    $624–1,327

  4. Train to Wellington, fly

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Chatham Island (CHT)plane plane WLG - CHT
    14h 5m
    $536–856

  5. Bus to Rotorua, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Chatham Island (CHT)plane plane ROT - CHT
    11h 3m
    $438–972

  6. Train, bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to Bell Blockbus bus
    3. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Chatham Island (CHT)plane plane NPL - CHT
    11h 38m
    $513–987

Auckland (AKL) to Chatham Island (CHT) flights

Calendar1Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Auckland to Chatham Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,089.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Chatham Island, New Zealand?

Air Chathams flies from Auckland (AKL) to Chatham Island (CHT) once a week.

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