Accessibility

• Accessibility Journey Planner
• Getting to and from the international terminal
• Paid P60 parking
• Paid P180 short stay parking
• Accessibility parking space inside the Transport Hub
• Domestic Terminal
• Airport help
• Automatic doors and lifts
• Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) with braille keys
• Car parking for vehicles displaying a disability card
• Drinking fountains
• Flight information
• Hidden Disabilities
• International Mobility Valet Parking
• Medical and emergency services
• Toilets
• Transport
• Wheelchairs

Plan your journey using our Accessibility Journey Planner - a helpful guide to support every step of your airport experience.

Arriving by car:

The Transport Hub is where all members of the public can be dropped off and picked up from the “Public drop-off and pick-up.” For more information on how to get to the Transport Hub.

There are blue accessibility spaces located at the front of the drop-off, pick-up lanes on the ground floor. These are approximately 150m from the entrance to the terminal.

Should mobility assistance be required, the Assistance Buggy service picks up from the marked seating near the accessible P60 parking between Zone 8 and 9.

If you’re being driven and your driver is planning on parking in P180 Short Stay on Level 1 it would be advisable to allow some extra time as we would recommend the person who needs to use the assistance buggy be dropped off first at the Assistance Buggy Meeting points on the ground floor. Then your driver will be able to exit the Transport Hub and loop back to the entrance of the Transport Hub to enter the P180 short stay lane off Tom Pearce Drive and head up the ramp.

For more information about the Assistance Buggy, click here

Arriving by taxi/rideshare:

All taxis and rideshares e.g. Uber, utilise the commercial pickup and drop-off lanes in the Transport Hub.

Mobility spaces are located at the front of the commercial drop-off lane, approximately 120m from the entrance to the terminal.

Should mobility assistance be required, the Assistance Buggy service picks up from the marked seating near the accessible P60 parking between Zone 8 and 9.

Arriving by shuttle:

Super Shuttles drop off at bus stop F in front of the Transport Hub annex underneath the canopies. It is about 120 to the entrance of the terminal from these spaces.

Should mobility assistance be required, the Assistance Buggy service picks up from the marked seating near the accessible P60 parking between Zone 8 and 9.

All other shuttle transfers drop off at the Off-site Transfer Zone. Should mobility assistance be required from this location, travellers can call 0800 255 284 (0800 AKL BUG). There is dedicated seating provided.

Arriving by bus:

• Buses drop off at the following stops inside the Transport Hub:
• Bus Stop A: All public buses (Airport Link and AT38)
• Bus Stop B: The green terminal transfer bus that travels between the international and domestic terminals
• Bus Stop C: Park & Ride Bus
• Bus Stop D: The Yellow Hotel bus
• Bus Stop E: Buses from the city (Skydrive and Intercity)
• Bus Stop F: Shuttle buses

Should mobility assistance be required, the Assistance Buggy service picks up from the marked seating near the accessible P60 parking between Zone 8 and 9.

Pick-up by taxis, rideshares and super shuttles

These depart from the Transport Pick-up zone which is about a 1-2 minute walk (approx 140m) from the arrivals area outside door 11.

Pick-up by pre-booked Total Mobility or wheelchair transportation

There is a pick-up zone outside door 11 by the arrivals area for commercial operators with mobility spaces painted blue. There are no additional charges for accessibility pick-ups.

Pick-up by pre-booked taxis, off-site shuttles and rental cars

For pre-booked Taxis, the meeting point location is inside arrivals. For the off-site shuttle transfers to hotels, off-site parking, off-site rental cars or private transfers, these are located at the Off-site Transfer Zone which is about a 5-7 minute walk from the arrivals area (approximately 360 metres from the departures entrance of the main terminal).

Should mobility assistance be required, the closest Assistance Buggy meeting point is by the arrivals area is outside door 8 (near the coffee caravan).

Accessible pick-up options in the Transport Hub

Private vehicles can pick-up from the blue accessibility spaces located at the front of the drop-off, pick -up lanes on the ground floor. These are approximately 200m from the international terminal arrivals area. Accessible parking spaces are also available in the P60 car park (entry is at the end of the drop off and pick up lane) and the P180 car park on level 1.

Should mobility assistance be required, the closest Assistance Buggy meeting point is by the arrivals area outside door 8 (near the coffee caravan), it will take you to the ground floor of the Transport Hub.

As of 09/11/24 The blue bus will be replaced by an enhanced buggy service that runs 24 hours a day.

Assistance Buggy (Trial):

We are trialling an electric buggy service that departs from the Transport Hub from two Assistance Buggy Meeting Points, between Zone 8 and 9 and near the accessible spaces at the front of the drop off and pick up lanes.

The buggy service operates 24 hours a day in a loop which takes approximately 15-20 minutes depending on traffic.

The buggy operates to door 6 (next to Globlite) first for departing travellers and then picks up arriving travellers at door 8 (next to the coffee caravan) to go back to the Transport Hub. The buggy can also go to the Off-site Transfer Zone or to the pedestrian crossing in front of Car Park D on request.

If you’re being driven and your driver is planning on parking in P180 Short Stay on Level 1 it would be advisable to allow some extra time as we would recommend the person who needs to use the assistance buggy be dropped off first at the Assistance Buggy Meeting points on the ground floor. Then your driver will be able to exit the Transport Hub and loop back to the entrance of the Transport Hub to enter the P180 short stay lane off Tom Pearce Drive and head up the ramp.

Pick-up by bus

All buses leave from within the Transport Hub. This is approximately 200 metres from the arrivals area.

The bus stops are as follows:

• Bus Stop A: All public buses (Airport Link and AT38)
• Bus Stop B: The green terminal transfer bus that travels between the international and domestic terminals
• Bus Stop C: Park & Ride Bus
• Bus Stop D: The Yellow Hotel bus
• Bus Stop E: Buses from the city (Skydrive and Intercity)
• Bus Stop F: Shuttle buses

There is Paid P60 short term parking available inside the Transport Hub on the ground floor, the entry is at the end of the drop-off and pick-up lane. This is the closest parking to the terminal if you want to assist or accompany someone to or from the international terminal. Entry is by license plate recognition and there are pay machines inside the Transport Hub near the P60 entrance, or there is payWave available at the exit barrier.

P180 short stay parking is now open on level 1 inside the Transport Hub. Entry is from the outside of the Transport Hub off Tom Pearce Drive, look for the P180 signs and drive up the ramp. This is the closest parking to the terminal if you need extended time to assist or accompany someone to or from the international terminal. Entry is by license plate recognition, and you can pay at the automated pay machines located by the lifts before your return to your car to exit. The maximum height limit for this car park is 2.2m.

• Ground level P60 - 9 spaces
• P180 short stay, Level 1 - 11 spaces
• Premium parking, Level 2-4 - 10 spaces per floor

As part of the upgrades to the regional airfield, car park Standard+ M has changed to a single-day drive up only car park. As a single-day maximum 24 hour car park, this is best suited to those wanting to park for a short stay to welcome or farewell friends and family or same day trips.  Accessible parking spaces remain in this car park however no pre-booking is available for Standard+M.

If you need to park for a slightly longer stay, we recommend using the accessible spaces are available in Car Parks R, O  & K. Car Parks R & O are closest to the terminal. As prebooking is limited for car park R, Auckland Airport has introduced a mobility valet product enabling mobility card holders to prebook valet at car park R prices. This ensures mobility card holders have access to covered parking during the period of the works.

Prebooking covered parking

To make sure mobility parkers can still access covered parking during this period of reduced capacity, we’ll also be offering a dedicated mobility valet service (in car park R), allowing you to drop off your car close to the terminal. It will be available at a 15% discount to standard valet rates, and only for mobility card holders. Please have your card ready to show when you arrive.

There will be some pre-booking and drive-up capacity in Car Park R, particularly on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, making it a good option for short weekend getaways.

Car Park R includes eight mobility parks —four spots on Level 2 and four on Level 3 for drive up.

Mobility parks remain available in all other domestic car parks (except car park L) though these are currently uncovered. Car Parks K and O offer great value for those wanting to park close to the terminal, while our Park & Ride car parks are generally the most cost-effective option. All Park & Ride buses ‘kneel’ on request, making boarding easier, and there’s plenty of space for luggage

If you have limited mobility but no card, you can still be dropped off in the drop-off and pick-up area.

Find out more about the Regional Airways expansion.

Please notify your airline of any requirements around disabilities.

Automatic doors and lifts are available to all levels of the international terminal for visitors and travellers using wheelchairs.

Automatic teller machines with braille keys are located at:

• Ground floor, arrivals area
• First floor, departures area.

Vehicles with a valid disability card can park in marked spaces as follows:

• Short duration on the outer road in front of the domestic terminal and in the ground floor of the transport hub at the international terminal.
• Longer visits in the public car parks nearest to the terminals.
• Domestic Parking at Auckland International airport has changed.
  As part of the upgrades to the regional airfield, car park Standard+ M is now a single-day drive up, maximum 24hour and short stay only car park. As a single-day maximum 24 hour car park, this is best suited to those wanting to park for a short stay to welcome or farewell friends and family or same day trips.  No pre-booking is available for Standard+M. Please be aware that Car Park M has a 24-hour time limit and overstay charges apply if this duration is exceeded.
  If you need to park for more than 24 hours and for longer stays closer to the Domestic terminal we recommend using car parks Standard K, L & O or Valet. Alternatively, you can also use one of our Park&Ride locations.
  Find out more about the regional airfield expansion.

• Accessibility map here

Wheelchair-accessible drinking fountains are placed throughout the international terminal to offer travellers a refreshing drink.

Passengers with impaired sight should tell our friendly airline staff, when checking in, that they require assistance with flight information.

Auckland Airport is now proudly participating in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard scheme. If you, or someone you are travelling with has a hidden disability you can choose to wear a Sunflower Lanyard and make your disability visible to airport staff. Find out more here.

Local medical services and emergency services are provided by Auckland Airport.

Toilet facilities in the international terminal are wheelchair-accessible.

Dial-a-ride is a specialist wheelchair vehicle shuttle service. Please book two days in advance. Several of the taxi and shuttle bus companies that service the airport are members of the nationwide total mobility scheme and provide wheelchair hoists.

Check out our range of options on how to get to and from the airport

Uber at Domestic Terminal Building customer and social communications

What’s happening?

Three new Uber services are available from the Domestic Terminal Building. These services are: Uber Comfort, Business Comfort and Uber Assist.

What are the new Uber services and how are they different?

The new services are:

• Uber Comfort

With Uber Comfort, riders can match with top-rated driver-partners with newer, mid-sized vehicles. Riders can select preferences directly in the app, and whether they'd like to chat or not.

• Business Comfort

Recently launched in Australia and New Zealand, Business Comfort is exclusive to Uber for Business organisations, and provides business travellers with the option for newer vehicles with more leg room and highly rated driver-partners. Riders can select Business Comfort when using their Business profile in the Uber app, and access Uber's premium business support directly within the app when needed. This is only available to Uber for Business organisations and users linked to Business profile access.

• Uber Assist

With Uber Assist drivers can provide additional assistance to riders who may need extra help.

Driver-partners offering Uber Assist trips have completed independent training from a third-party specialist on how to support riders with assistance needs into vehicles. Driver-partners can help load assistive devices such as collapsible wheelchairs, that fit into the boot of a standard sedan.

Are these services available in the international terminal?

Not at this stage, following on from the pilot, we may look to have the same Uber providers at the international terminal, but at this stage the offering is for the domestic terminal only.

What if I book an Uber that isn’t Comfort, Assist or Business Assist, where is that pickup from?

The normal UberX offering is still in the same location, in the rideshare area, which is located behind

Carpark R, at the domestic terminal.

Has the location from where I access Uber vehicles at the domestic terminal changed?

Not if you have ordered UberX, that is still in the same location, Uber comfort, business comfort and Assist will be available closer to the domestic terminal taxis stand, which is the third lane opposite Door 4, to the left of the pedestrian crossing , which is closer than the traditional Uber pickup location which is further north from the DTB.

Passengers who need a wheelchair should contact your airline they are travelling with.