Airport

AMZ Ardmore Airport

Ardmore Airport (AMZ) serves Auckland, about 25 km southeast of Auckland. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAAMZ
ICAONZAR
ServesAuckland
From centre27 km
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation34 m

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The airport in numbers

Ardmore Airport — facts & history

We pulled Ardmore Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Elevation
34 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Ardmore Airport to Auckland

The airport is about 25 km southeast of Auckland, about 38 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No airport rail. Auckland (SkyDrive / SkyBus to the centre), Wellington and Christchurch have a city bus.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi, or Uber/Ola/Zoomy (legal). Estimated fare to the centre: NZ$62–NZ$98.

Tipping: Not customary.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~27 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~38 minNZ$62–NZ$98
Private transfer~38 minfixed upfront
Car rental~38 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From AMZ to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Hamilton88 km93 minNZ$190–NZ$302
Tauranga128 km135 minNZ$275–NZ$437
At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ardmore Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Ardmore Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Ardmore Airport to the centre of Auckland?
No airport rail. Auckland (SkyDrive / SkyBus to the centre), Wellington and Christchurch have a city bus. The airport is about 25 km southeast of Auckland, about 38 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Ardmore Airport to Auckland?
Roughly NZ$62–NZ$98 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Ardmore Airport?
Metered taxi, or Uber/Ola/Zoomy (legal).
What's the cheapest way from Ardmore Airport to Auckland?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No airport rail. Auckland (SkyDrive / SkyBus to the centre), Wellington and Christchurch have a city bus.
Can I get from Ardmore Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No airport rail. Auckland (SkyDrive / SkyBus to the centre), Wellington and Christchurch have a city bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Ardmore Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Ardmore Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026