There are 6 ways to get from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Auckland Airport (AKL) by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly from Rotorua
best- Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Auckland (AKL)plane ROT - AKL
50 min$55–450Bus via Rotorua CBD - Arawa Street
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotorua to Manukau Citybus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
5h 1m$20–80Taxi to Tauranga Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Rotorua-Airport-ROT to Tauranga-Airport-TRGtaxi
- Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL)plane TRG - AKL
1h 33m$347–785Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rotorua-ROT to Auckland-AKL224.4 km
2h 37mDrive 224.4 km
- Drive from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Auckland Airport (AKL)car 224.4 km
2h 37m$65–94Bus
- Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Manukau Citybus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
5h 14m
Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Auckland Airport (AKL) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Auckland Airport (AKL) is to bus via Rotorua CBD - Arawa Street which costs $19 - $85 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Auckland Airport (AKL) is to fly which takes 50 min and costs $55 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Auckland Airport (AKL). However, there are services departing from Rotorua Airport Terminal and arriving at Stop A International Airport via Rotorua and Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Rotorua Airport (ROT) and Auckland Airport (AKL) is 183 km. The road distance is 224.4 km.
The best way to get from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Auckland Airport (AKL) without a car is to bus via Rotorua CBD - Arawa Street which takes 5h 1m and costs $19 - $85.
It takes approximately 50 min to fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Auckland (AKL), including transfers and time at the airport.
Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Auckland Airport (AKL) bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rotorua station.
The best way to get from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Auckland Airport (AKL) is to fly which takes 50 min and costs $55 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Rotorua CBD - Arawa Street, which costs $19 - $85 and takes 5h 1m.
The quickest flight from Rotorua Airport to Auckland Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Auckland Airport (AKL) bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Manukau City station.
What companies run services between Rotorua Airport (ROT), New Zealand and Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Rotorua (ROT) to Auckland (AKL) twice daily. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Rotorua to Manukau City 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–70 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Rotorua to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–450
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rotorua to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–70
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rotorua Airport to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rotorua-ROT to Auckland-AKL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $290–350
Rotorua Taxis
- Phone
- +64 800 500 000
- Website
- rotoruataxis.co.nz
Taxi Cabs Rotorua
- Phone
- +64 7 347 9797
- Website
- rotoruataxi.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Auckland Airport (AKL) is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Auckland Airport (AKL).
Air New Zealand offers flights from Rotorua Airport to Auckland Airport.
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