To New Zealand
Auckland Airport is New Zealand’s largest and busiest airport, serving as the country’s primary international and domestic gateway. Located just 20–21 kilometres south of Auckland’s city centre, it provides easy access to the city and the rest of the country.
Auckland is New Zealand’s most connected city, with regular flights to major destinations worldwide. The airport is serviced by all major airline alliances, including Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam. Currently, 28 international airlines operate direct flights to Auckland from 62 destinations, departing from the Domestic and International terminals.
The most popular international routes are to Sydney and Melbourne, while the longest non-stop flights connect Auckland with Dubai and Doha, each taking around 17 hours. Air New Zealand offers direct services to cities including Chicago, Hawaii, Houston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, with additional direct flights to the United States operated by American Airlines and United Airlines. Due to this connectivity, average flight times to New Zealand are approximately 13 hours, comparable to travel from the West Coast to Europe.
To Central Auckland
Auckland Airport is approximately a 45-minute drive from Auckland’s Central Business District, although travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions.
Travel between Auckland city and the airport is easy, with several transport options available, including taxis and bus services.
SkyDrive operates an express bus shuttle service between Auckland Airport and SkyCity in central Auckland. The first service departs the SkyCity bus terminal at 5:00am, with buses running every 30 minutes throughout the day. The final departure leaves the domestic terminal at 10:30pm.
SkyDrive services stop on Hobson Street, which is near the Sky Tower and the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), as well as outside both the domestic and international terminals at Auckland Airport. Tickets can be purchased directly from the driver (card payments only) or via the SkyDrive website.
Entry Requirements for New Zealand
Before travelling to New Zealand, please ensure you understand the entry requirements for your country of origin, including visa regulations and health and safety guidelines.
Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure date> from New Zealand.
Most international visitors will require either a visa or a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) prior to arrival. If you are unsure which applies to you, please visit the New Zealand Immigration website for the most up-to-date information.
Travellers from non visa-waiver countries must apply for a Visitor Visa. If this applies to you, we strongly recommend starting the application process as early as possible. Please note that the symposium cannot accept responsibility for visa applications that are declined or not processed in time. Visa applications should be submitted at least six weeks before the symposium, although allowing up to three months is recommended.
Official Invitation Letters
Information about obtaining an official invitation letter for visa applications will be provided once registration opens.