Is there a shuttle between Auckland domestic and international airport?

Free bus service between the domestic and international terminals. The bus operates every 15 minutes from 5am ? 11pm daily. Our airport maps will show you where to find our transfer buses.



Yes, Auckland Airport provides a free inter-terminal shuttle bus that operates every 15 minutes between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM daily. The bus stop is located outside Door 2 of the Domestic terminal and Bus Stop B at the International terminal. The ride takes approximately 10 minutes. For those who prefer to stretch their legs, there is also a signposted "Green Line" walkway between the terminals. The walk is about 950 meters and takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes. In 2026, travelers should allow at least 3 hours for international-to-domestic transfers to account for Customs, Biosecurity, and the terminal transfer, as New Zealand has some of the world's strictest biological entry requirements.

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