As there are no train direct to Auckland airport (as yet), there is no airport Hop surcharge, as Skydrive is not accepting Hop.
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SkyDrive (operated by Ritchies Transport) offers an express shuttle service between Auckland Airport and SkyCity in Central Auckland. The first bus leaves the SkyCity bus terminal at 5.00am, direct to the airport. Buses run every 30 minutes with the last bus from the domestic terminal at 22.30pm.
The cheapest public transport option for a single person to get between Auckland Central and Auckland Airport is by taking the train between Britomart Train Station (city centre) and Puhinui Train Station, then taking the AirportLink bus service between Puhinui Train Station and Auckland Airport.
All taxis are metered and prices vary between companies. A cheaper more convenient option is Uber and Zoomy who both operate in Auckland, order a ride through your smartphone for pick up and drop off at exact locations requested in the app.
Shutdown and bankruptcySoon after the departures of several top managers, on April 4, 2008, Skybus announced they were shutting down all flight operations.
Auckland Airport chief operations officer Chloe Surridge said passengers take an average of 30 minutes from the time they leave their plane to when they greet family and friends in the arrival hall. During that time they pass through immigration, biosecurity and pick up their luggage.
We recommend travellers allow plenty of time when travelling to and from the airport to allow for any delays and ensure you arrive at least three hours before your international flight or one hour before your domestic flight.
The high price of oil is the key factor. Skybus had to charge dirt cheap fares to attract a minimum number of passengers to keep its planes full, but the money it earned from those fares wasn't enough to cover its cost of operations. The price of oil has gone up about 50 percent in the past year.
Skybus is the fastest year-round service flying to and from the Isles of Scilly. The journey takes just 20 minutes from Land's End Airport to St. Mary's Airport – giving you more time on the islands.
Does SkyBus have a toilet on board? No, SkyBus buses usually don't have a toilet on board. Don't worry, the bus will make stops during your bus trip so that you can stretch your legs, use the toilet and get some snacks.
Uber versus Lyft: Field test rideFor my trip, both Lyft's and Uber's base fares were $1. Uber's cost per minute was 22 cents higher than Lyft's, but Lyft's cost per mile was five cents less than Uber's. I tipped both drivers $2, as well.
Auckland taxi prices are some of the most expensive in the world according to a new report. Online car dealership Carspring has released a taxi price index which ranks Auckland as the 12th most expensive city in the world for taxi costs per kilometre.