Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tauranga City Airport (TRG): what you need to know
Around 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Tauranga City Airport.
You can choose from 68 weekly Auckland Airport to Tauranga City Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Air New Zealand is the earliest flight you can take. Air New Zealand operates the latest service of the day at 20:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your AKL to TRG flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Tauranga (and then seeing more of New Zealand!) is easy with Air New Zealand. This popular airline offers direct flights from Auckland Airport to Tauranga City Airport.
Air New Zealand tops the list for bookings on this route.
Among carriers operating AKL to TRG flights, Air New Zealand is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Auckland Airport to Tauranga City Airport. Many passengers pass through Wellington International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Tauranga City Airport flight is ₹ 4,756. A round-trip ticket is currently ₹ 13,029. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from AKL to TRG, reserve your journey four months ahead of your departure date.
March is the cheapest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Tauranga City Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from AKL to TRG.
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Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Auckland Airport, 69.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Auckland Airport from central Auckland, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to AKL? If you've booked an early flight from Auckland Airport to Tauranga City Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
If you're coming in on a late Auckland Airport to Tauranga City Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near TRG:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Tauranga City Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ezi, Hertz or Apex to explore Tauranga and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Tauranga City Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Tauranga City Airport (TRG) to central Tauranga
Tauranga City Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Tauranga. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
March is the busiest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Tauranga City Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Tauranga in January.
The warmest month in Tauranga is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 23ºC. Lock in your flights from Auckland Airport to Tauranga City Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from AKL to TRG sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Tauranga has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand just waiting to be explored. About 153 kilometres north-west of Tauranga, a visit to Auckland will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Around 418 kilometres south of Tauranga, Wellington is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.