Book flights from Chongqing to Paris with Qatar Airways

Auckland International airport is the largest and busiest commercial and passenger hub in New Zealand, serving over nine million international and seven and a half million domestic passengers every year.

Modern and recently updated, the airport welcomes passengers from all over the world, and because of New Zealand’s location, sees a very high volume of long-haul passengers.

Auckland is a key transport hub in the Pacific region, and passengers flying from Auckland with Qatar Airways will find it to be a friendly, welcoming and very well-organised airport.

Transportation and parking

Auckland International airport is well served by public transport, with regular buses running every 20-30 minutes from the centre of Auckland. Look for Airbus and Maxx services, which also interconnect with other locations including Albany, Botany and Pakuranga. Shuttle buses run between most large hotels and the airport, and your hotel concierge will be able to provide you with timetables.

Taxi ranks are also located to the west of the International terminal building and a taxi journey from the centre of Auckland should take approximately 30 minutes, depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.

Limousines are also available for hire. Parking at the airport is plentiful with both short- and long-term options, undercover parking with high security, and a valet parking service.

Arriving at the airport

Passengers flying from Auckland with Qatar Airways depart from the International Terminal departure area. The international departure area is located on the upper level of the Terminal, and is connected via escalators and elevators. It is a very large building, so it is important to ensure you are in the correct part of the terminal and to leave yourself plenty of time to get to your check-in desk.

Security can be very tight, so allow approximately two hours before your flight is due to board to clear check-in and security checks.

Facilities and amenities

Auckland International airport has excellent facilities, with over 100 shops on-site and plenty of food and drink outlets too. One unique feature of the airport is a shopping collection point, where goods bought elsewhere in New Zealand from participating shops can be sent straight to the airport, to be collected before you fly out.

Food options include premium-quality sushi and Asian cuisine, through to on-the-go snacks and coffee outlets. For business travellers there are two large conference rooms in the international terminal building, and additional meeting rooms throughout the airport. Spacious VIP lounges are available for First and Business Class passengers.

One of southwest China’s biggest transport hubs, Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport has ambitions to become China’s largest airport by 2030 and is currently undergoing a period of rapid expansion. In 2014 it was voted Best Airport in the 25–40 Million Passenger Size by the Airports Council, and is popular with both leisure and business travellers.

Its continued growth makes it an ideal exit point for anyone travelling from Western China, and passengers flying from Chongqing with Qatar Airways will be impressed with the excellent standard of service, the professional staff and the high-quality facilities that make flying from Chongqing a real pleasure.

Transportation and parking

As the airport expands, its ground transportation is also developing quickly. Four highways designed to feed into the airport are currently under construction, as well as additional plans to build more dedicated train stations to serve the airport.

Currently, bus connections from the centre of the city provide a free early morning service if your flight is before 8 a.m. Taxis are plentiful and can be booked by your concierge, or Subway Line 3 can take you straight to the station, with the exit to the terminals in the parking lot close to Terminal 2.

There are currently three parking areas, an international (outdoor) lot in front of Terminal 1, a domestic (outdoor) parking area in front of Terminal 2, and an underground indoor parking area under Terminal 2. There is currently enough space for up to 2,300 cars, with a multi-storey, 5,000-space car park planned soon.

Arriving at the airport

Passengers flying from Chongqing with Qatar Airways depart from Terminal 1. This is the dedicated international terminal, and is well laid out with plenty of check-in desks and security control points.

The process is very efficient, but it is important to have all your paperwork in order before arriving. VIP and business class lounges are close to Boarding Gate B25, while a public lounge is available for passengers.

Allow approximately one and a half hours before your flight is due to board to check in and pass through security checks.

Facilities and amenities

The airport's First Class lounge has a buffet area, internet access area as well as other facilities, while there are plenty of coffee shops and snack vendors for hot drinks and light refreshments.

Wi-Fi is available throughout the International Departures terminal, and there are also plenty of ATMs and currency exchange points. An extensive retail sector provides travellers with everything they need, including any last-minute gifts from Duty-Free shops, and some local crafts, jewellery and produce.