AKL domestic to international transfer
Jan 25, 2006, 12:50 pm
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AKL domestic to international transfer
I am flying CHC-AKL-LAX-SFO in March.
Are there separate domestic and international airports in AKL? The agent I spoke with said yes, but there was a bus connecting them?
How much time should I alot for the transfer from CHC-AKL to the AKL-LAX flight? I am flying business premier - so hopefully the lines will be a little shorter and faster.
Thanks for the help.
Chad
Are there separate domestic and international airports in AKL? The agent I spoke with said yes, but there was a bus connecting them?
How much time should I alot for the transfer from CHC-AKL to the AKL-LAX flight? I am flying business premier - so hopefully the lines will be a little shorter and faster.
Thanks for the help.
Chad
Last edited by SFO_Chad; Jan 25, 2006 at 1:02 pm
Jan 25, 2006, 1:06 pm
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Indeed there is a bus but I've never used it. It's a very short walk - just follow the lines.
On arrival in the terminal go to the right of the main NZ check-in and through the glass doors to premium check-in (even if you've already checked in) to pay your departure tax and then use premium immigration (so you avoid standing in line).
On arrival in the terminal go to the right of the main NZ check-in and through the glass doors to premium check-in (even if you've already checked in) to pay your departure tax and then use premium immigration (so you avoid standing in line).
Jan 25, 2006, 1:08 pm
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Yes see the AKL airport thread for details. Assuming its one ticket then get AKL-LAX BP at CHC and make sure bags are tagged through (saves waiting 10 minutes or so to collect bags and further wait in check in lines at international terminal). You can use the premium check in area - has dedicated immigration officer. Dont forget NZ$25 departure tax (pay at check in, or at BNZ airport branch).
I'd allow 90 minutes to be safe. Any less than 60 minutes and your looking at needing a taxi to get between the terminals (or running).
I'd allow 90 minutes to be safe. Any less than 60 minutes and your looking at needing a taxi to get between the terminals (or running).
Jan 25, 2006, 4:13 pm
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
I'd allow 90 minutes to be safe. Any less than 60 minutes and your looking at needing a taxi to get between the terminals (or running).