Meeting someone at Auckland Airport.
Auckland International Airport (AKL · NZAA), Auckland Region, New Zealand. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Auckland Airport
Make a sign for AKL Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.
Which terminal
Auckland International Airport has 2 arrival terminals: International Terminal and Domestic Terminal. Each has its own arrivals area, so waiting at the wrong one is the most common mix-up here. The terminal is on their booking or in the airline's app. Check it before you set off and put it in your Greet.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at AKL, even without signal.
- In the arrivals hall of their terminal, a few metres back from the doors.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals go through passport control and customs before the arrivals hall. Domestic flights within New Zealand are usually much quicker.
Auckland runs on Pacific/Auckland time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of AKL: Claris GBZ (105 km), Hamilton HLZ (107 km), Whangarei Airport WRE (143 km), Tauranga TRG (145 km), Rotorua ROT (182 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Auckland?
Auckland International Airport has 2 arrival terminals: International Terminal and Domestic Terminal. The terminal is on their booking or in the airline's app.
How long after landing do passengers come out at AKL?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at AKL right now?
Auckland runs on Pacific/Auckland time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at AKL without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
Airports near Auckland
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