Wellington Airport Public Transportation

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Wellington Airport Airport Express
Airport Express (Image Credit to Wellington Airport Official Website)

Wellington Airport is located about 8 km from Wellington city center. The average journey is 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic condition.

Metlink Route 2 Bus

The Metlink Route 2 bus is a regular bus service. It travels through the city to Seatoun. It will take you within 7 minutes (around 700m) walk of the airport. The Hobart Street at Broadway Stop 7033 is the closest to the airport.

Note: please check the front of the bus to ensure it says Route 2 – Seatoun for airport travel (the service alternates with Route 2 - Miramar, which does not go towards the airport).

Airport Express

The Airport Express service travels between the Wellington Airport and Wellington Railway Station. Travel time between the railway station and the airport is around 25-35 minutes depending on traffic. Payment is accepted with a Snapper card, cash, or contactless debit or credit card.

The route runs seven days a week between Wellington Station, along Lambton Quay and through Kilbirnie to Wellington Airport.

At Wellington International Airport, exit the airport terminal from the ground floor out of Door E and follow the signs to the Airport Express.

At Wellington Station (Lambton Interchange) the AX departs and arrives at the dedicated Airport Express Stop B.

Stopping through Wellington’s CBD (from Lambton Quay, Willis Street, Manners Street to Courtenay Place), Kilbirnie and Hataitai. CDB stops are within 5 minutes' walk to most of the central city’s hotels, offices and attractions.

Airport Express fares = Cash / contactless NZ$10.00 (Snapper NZ$7.96)

Airport Shuttle

An airport shuttle is a cheaper option than taking a taxi if you’re travelling on your own or in a large group. Shuttle ranks can be found directly outside the baggage claim area on Level 0 of the main terminal, but you can book online or download the free app. Super Shuttle shared-ride fares offer substantial discounts for passengers traveling in the same group to the same destination. Costs vary depending on your destination, but a shuttle to/from Wellington city center starts at NZD$18.00.

Taxi

Taxi ranks can be found directly outside the baggage claim area on Level 0 of the main terminal (Use Door G). The taxi fares may vary between service providers, a Taxi / Executive Cab to / from Wellington city center can cost between NZ$40 to NZ$50.

There are six taxi companies authorised to pick up non booked fares from Wellington International Airport as stated below.

The public transportation contact for Wellington Airport are as below:

Taxis

Wellington Combined Taxis
Tel: (04) 384 4444

Green Cabs
Tel: 0800 Go Green (0800 46 47336)

Kiwi Cabs
Tel: (04) 389 9999

Hutt & City Taxis
Tel: (04) 570 0057

EKOCabs
Tel: 0800 361 163

Corporate Cabs
Tel: (04) 387 4600 (Pre-Bookings Only)
 

Shuttle

Super Shuttle
Tel: 0800 Shuttle (0800 748885) Or 04 472 9552

Also Offer Pre-Bookings.
Website: www.supershuttle.co.nz




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