How to travel from Auckland to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), New Zealand

The distance between Auckland and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) is around 138km (86 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Auckland to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) by car, ferry, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Auckland (AKL),Tauranga Airport,Claris Airport to Tauranga (TRG) then Claris Airport and then to Hamilton Airport.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$595($365)
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Drive

Drive to Hamilton Airport (HLZ).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance138km (86 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Auckland and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)

There are several options for getting from Auckland to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) by car, ferry, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then fly which costs around NZ$395 ($240) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$31 ($19).

The distance between Auckland and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) is around 138km (86 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 124km (77 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Auckland and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Auckland to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx NZ$31 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Auckland and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ), if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$395 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Auckland and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ). We recommend that you drive to Hamilton Airport (HLZ). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Auckland and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ). We recommend that you drive to Hamilton Airport (HLZ). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) from Auckland is to drive which will take 1h 40m and cost around NZ$31 ($19).

Yes you can fly from Auckland and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ). Flights depart from Auckland (AKL) and arrive at Tauranga (TRG). The flight takes around 40min.

There is no direct flight from Auckland to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ). There is however a flight that goes via . This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Auckland to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) typically takes around 40min. Flights depart from Auckland (AKL) and and arrive into Tauranga (TRG).

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Auckland and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ). The distance is around 138km (86 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Auckland to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) is to drive which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around NZ$31 ($19).

How do I get from Auckland to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)

Compare travel optionsbetween Auckland and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)

Transport options from Auckland to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 30m
NZ$595($365)
once daily525km (326 miles)
Bus and Plane1h 55m
NZ$410($250)
5 times a week306km (190 miles)
Ferry and Plane5h 60m
NZ$395($240)
3 times a week286km (177 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
NZ$31($19)
on demand138km (86 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Auckland and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)

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