Flying from Taupo Airport (TUO) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
A direct flight from Taupo Airport to Auckland Airport takes an average of 55 minutes. Auckland's timezone is UTC+13 — identical to Taupo.
Flights from Taupo Airport to Auckland Airport start from 07:50 — the first with Air New Zealand. The latest flight in the day is the 18:05 option with Air New Zealand. In total, you can choose from 17 weekly services between TUO and AKL.
Flying over a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air New Zealand is your gateway to exploring Auckland (and maybe even some other great corners of New Zealand!). Check out the direct flights from Taupo Airport to Auckland Airport offered by this popular carrier.
When flying domestically within New Zealand, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to bring another kind of identity document, such as an ID card or driver's license. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from TUO to AKL, check your ID is valid before you fly.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taupo Airport (TUO) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Taupo Airport to Auckland Airport is $69. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $143. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flight tickets from TUO to AKL, reserve your trip 6 months before your planned departure.
February is the cheapest month for tickets from Taupo Airport to Auckland Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for cheap flight tickets from TUO to AKL every day.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Taupo Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about Taupo Airport (TUO)
Taupo Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Taupo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 14 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 56 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Taupo Airport to Auckland Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near TUO:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you have a late flight from Taupo Airport to Auckland Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near AKL:
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland Airport, Auckland is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 24 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Taupo Airport to Auckland Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Auckland. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Taupo Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you want to visit Auckland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from TUO to AKL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Auckland
As soon as you've locked in your flights from TUO to AKL, you'll need to find a place to stay in Auckland. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum are top attractions which should be on every Auckland itinerary.
Complete your Auckland trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Auckland Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Auckland.