Brisbane to Auckland Flights

Brisbane Airport Information

Eight miles from downtown is Brisbane Airport, which is one of the busiest airports in the world. Passengers can fly to thirty-six international and forty-six domestic destinations from the airport. There are more than thirty airlines handling the needs of passengers, including Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines, Qantas, and Air New Zealand.

Airport Parking Choices

The cost of parking at the airport depends on whether you park in the domestic terminal or international terminal. The domestic terminal has long term parking available for $62 for the first two days and $122 for up to five days, and if your trip takes longer than five days, you only pay $10 for each additional day. The international terminal parking lot charges $52 for the first two days and $109 for up to nine days. You will find other parking options available in the domestic area, including premium parking and valet parking.

Brisbane Transportation Options

Leave your car behind, and opt for a taxi from Black & White Cabs or Yellow Cab. Most taxis can take you directly to the entrance of either the domestic or international terminal, providing door-to-door service. You can also book a bus ride through Con-x-ion Airport Transfers, which makes pickups and drop offs across Brisbane, or you can use one of the other shuttles serving Brisbane like Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast.

Take a Dining Break

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the airport at one of the many restaurants at the airport. The international terminal is home to fast food choices and cafes like Donut King, Hudsons Coffee, Moreton Bay Ale House, Red Rooster, and Spoon Deli Cafe. The domestic terminal has fewer options available, but you will still find restaurants like Cavu and Merlo, which let you leave Brisbane with a full stomach.

Arriving in Auckland

If you travel to Auckland by air, you will likely fly into Auckland Airport. The airport is located about thirteen miles south of the city on George Bolt Memorial Drive, making it a convenient location if you plan on visiting the northern part of New Zealand. Make your flight reservations aboard Air New Zealand, British Airways, or one of ten other airlines serving Auckland when you book your flight with ebookers.

Leaving the Airport

It takes about thirty minutes to reach downtown Auckland by car, so allow half an hour if you take a taxi or hire a rental car. The rates for taxis are between NZ$60-NZ$80 for a ride into the city, with an extra fee for additional passengers. Rates for rental cars can be compared side-by-side on the ebookers website. There is also a blue express bus from the airport, which can take you to the downtown ferry terminal in ten minutes for a fare of about NZ$16.

Weather in Auckland

Because Auckland is located in the southern hemisphere, the coolest months are from June through August, when average highs stay around 15°C and lows are between seven and eight degrees. January and February see the hottest temperatures, with lows above fifteen degrees and highs averaging more than 23°C. The warmest months also see the least precipitation, making Auckland an ideal holiday getaway during the cold winter months of the northern hemisphere. Pack plenty of sunscreen if you travel during January, as Auckland sees over 225 hours of sunshine during the first month of the year.

Enjoy Your Holiday

The largest city in New Zealand has plenty to offer both outdoor adventurers and those who are more inclined to stay indoors. Outdoor types traveling during New Zealand's warmer months will thrill at the 360-degree views of Auckland offered by the volcanic cone Mount Eden, the city's highest point. For those who would rather be indoors, another spectacular view can be seen from Sky Tower, the highest free-standing structure of the entire southern hemisphere. If you want some structure during your Auckland holiday, search for tour packages when you make your reservations with ebookers.