From Auckland Airport to Botany Downs the trip by public transport takes about 76 min, on line AIR, 35, 734, with 2 transfers, plus about 6 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line AIR towards Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station: board at Stop A International Airport, alight at Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station — 12 stops, 27 min ride.
- Line 35 towards Stop A Botany Town Centre: board at Bay 12 Manukau Bus Station, alight at Stop A Botany Town Centre — 25 stops, 31 min ride.
- Line 734 towards Half Moon Bay Terminal: board at Stop B Botany Town Centre, alight at Pinewood Grove — 5 stops, 6 min ride.
- Line E-W towards Swanson Train Station 1: board at Puhinui Train Station 1, alight at Panmure Train Station 1 — 5 stops, 17 min ride.
- Line 711 towards Howick Village: board at Stop B Panmure Station, alight at Gwenand Place — 21 stops, 21 min ride.
- Line 37 towards Fisher & Paykel Healthcare: board at Diversey Lane, alight at Lady Ruby Drive — 15 stops, 17 min ride.
- Line 31 towards Stop B Botany Town Centre: board at Lady Ruby Drive, alight at Stop B Botany Town Centre — 9 stops, 15 min ride.
- Line 72C towards Stop A Panmure Station: board at Stop B Botany Town Centre, alight at Meadowlands Shopping Centre — 7 stops, 7 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Auckland Airport
New Zealand's largest airport, served by the AirportLink bus from Puhinui Station.
Botany Downs
A suburban East Auckland centre around the Botany Town Centre shopping precinct.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Auckland Airport to Botany Downs?
A typical trip takes about 76 minutes, of which roughly 6 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Auckland Airport to Botany Downs?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is AIR + 35 + 734, with 2 transfers.
From Auckland Airport onward
