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Auckland International Airport is the largest airport in New Zealand and one of two airports with international flights arriving on the North Island.
If you want to visit Auckland, Waikato, Coromandel, Rotorua, Taupo or Northland, you can fly into Auckland and make arrangements to travel to your onward destination by car or bus.
Alternatively, there are frequent domestic flights to other regions in New Zealand from the domestic airport. Direct flights are available to Auckland from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Newcastle.
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New Zealand flights from $233 return
Available on select flights from August 2020 - February 2021. Destinations include Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington and more. Sample fare is Gold Coast-Auckland with Jetstar.
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Auckland flights from $275 return
Available on select dates August 2020 - March 2021. Sample fare is Sydney-Auckland with Jetstar.
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New Zealand flights from $263 return
Available on select dates from July - December 2020 to Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown and more. Sample fare is Adelaide-Auckland with LATAM.
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New Zealand flights from $414 return with Virgin Australia
Available on flights from September - November 2020 to Auckland, Queenstown and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Christchurch. T&Cs apply.
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Travellers departing from Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Newcastle can secure a deal for less than $400 for return flights. From Adelaide, you can find return flights for less than $550 to Auckland, and from Perth, you can fly return to Auckland for less than $700.
May is the cheapest time to fly to Auckland from Australia. This falls into the shoulder season for travel, as it's the peak of autumn and you should expect rain and cold temperatures. May is a great time to hire a car or van and travel around the North and South Island as there are fewer people on the road and less demand for accommodation.
When you are comparing fares between the different airlines, make sure to check what is included with your ticket. Even though a fare seems cheap, you may also need to pay to check your bags and pay for food, drinks and entertainment during your flight.
LATAM, Qantas, Emirates, Virgin Australia and China Airlines provide a light meal and refreshments for trans-Tasman flights as well as checked baggage. Air New Zealand has different fares so you can book a seat only; a seat plus bag; or a seat, bag, meal and entertainment. Jetstar keeps things no-frills with a base fare that includes carry-on luggage, but you can purchase checked baggage, in-flight entertainment and meals if you need them.
If you arrive in Auckland between 7am and 10am or between 3pm and 6pm, you can expect these travel times to increase due to rush-hour traffic.
To get to your hotel or destination in Auckland, you can take a taxi from outside the arrivals hall. Many taxi companies have a set fare to the CBD, which can be between $40 and $80 depending on how many passengers you have. A surcharge for pick up and drop off also applies.
You can book a rideshare service such as Uber, Ola or Zoomy with prices varying according to traffic conditions. Make your booking once you have cleared customs and meet your driver outside Door 11 of the international terminal.
If you would like to rent your own car, you can find major rental companies at Auckland Airport as well as cheaper options based outside the airport grounds.
A cheaper alternative is catching the SkyBus to either the city centre or North Harbour. You can purchase tickets either online or at the ticket kiosk at the airport.
If you hold a passport from one of the nations on the New Zealand visa waiver country and territory list, you will also need to apply for a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority. This allows you entry to New Zealand for up to three months, provided you satisfy the entry requirements. British citizens can stay for up to six months.
