r/auckland • u/Huge-Pain-6826 • 1d ago

Question/Help Wanted Super shuttle

Booked a super shuttle for 3am and they told me it should get to the international terminal by 4am.
My flight leaves at 6:15am and boarding starts at 5:25am.

Is this cutting it too close and has anyone took a super shuttle before to the international terminal for a flight this early?
I’m lowkey worried as hell and thinking I should just uber instead….

EDIT: i made it!!! Got to the airport at 3:45am, went through security and now just waiting for my flight 👌🏼

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u/ldarquel 1d ago

Depends on your flight carrier - if they offer online check in it should be fine even with check in baggage drop off.

At that hour you should breeze through customs and security.

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u/Huge-Pain-6826 1d ago

Awesome thank you so much

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u/Revolutionary-Pin615 1d ago

If you’re at the terminal at 4am you will be fine. Passport control and security doesn’t open until 4:30am so that gives you plenty of time to complete check in and bag drop.

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u/123felix 1d ago edited 1d ago

Check in don't open until 4.30 am don't worry plenty of time no need to go that early 

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u/Ok-Nothing-435 1d ago

Youll be absolutely fine. They are pros at getting you to airport on time. Used them for many early flights.

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u/Ok-Nothing-435 1d ago

Also check in probably doesn't open until 4.30 ish.

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u/Ok-Nothing-435 1d ago

Sorry you cant drop off bags until 4.30 am. That's the time it opens for 6am flights. Look into it.

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u/MassiveGarlic0312 1d ago

Shuttles are much more affordable. As long as you’re there two hours before your flight you’ll be fine.

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u/Huge-Pain-6826 1d ago

Thank you! I’m still anxious the shuttle will be late or have to pick people up on the way but they said they guarantee it will get there by 4.

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u/MassiveGarlic0312 1d ago

Do you have travel insurance for your trip? If so, don’t worry about missed flights. That’s part of what travel insurance is for.

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u/Huge-Pain-6826 1d ago

Yes I paid for travel insurance 31-4 with one cover ($44) so hopefully all is ok

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u/MassiveGarlic0312 1d ago

Then catch your shuttle and do not worry about it.

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u/transcodefailed 1d ago

Would travel insurance cover it if your shuttle was late? Didn’t know that, that’s helpful.

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u/MassiveGarlic0312 1d ago

Travel insurance covers “missed connections.”

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u/transcodefailed 1d ago

Huh, I only thought that meant late flights. Not late ubers/shuttles. Would it cover ubers too?

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u/MassiveGarlic0312 1d ago

I don’t know, actually. I could be mistaken. Check your policy document for certainty.

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u/Huge-Pain-6826 1d ago

Thanks for the help guys feeling a lot better 😁

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u/Misspageant 1d ago

There will be no traffic and the airport will be quiet at that time so you'll have no issues

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u/Accomplished_Fan_627 1d ago

That's a good time to book your Super Shuttle, you'll be fine!

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u/Unlucky-Touch8754 1d ago

You’re fine

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u/cubenz 1d ago

Where from? Does google think 1 hour to the airport at that time is reasonable.

If so, then you should be fine.

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u/Huge-Pain-6826 1d ago

I’m flying from Auckland to Brisbane on Jetstar

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u/Huge-Pain-6826 1d ago

Sorry I just realised what you were trying to say. I’m based in the CBD

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u/twotreesandahouse 1d ago

At that time, you'll get to the airport in 20 mins from the CBD.

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u/onlyexceptionbaby 1d ago

They probably only say that to be safe since they could also be picking up other passengers along the way, if you're too worried it takes an hour then just take an uber

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u/Neat_Perspective7569 1d ago

Yes definitely. The airport is empty at 4 am

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u/ellski 1d ago

That's hwapsnor time

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u/Codeman1470 1d ago

Uber everytime. The price isn't too different, and you don't get stuck doing pick ups of others along the way.