Flights from London to Auckland

London to Auckland flights land at Auckland Airport (AKL), the main international gateway to New Zealand.

Most flights to Auckland from London depart from Heathrow Airport or Gatwick Airport. None is direct: the long-haul trip to New Zealand always includes a connection.

Over the last few days, the cheapest London to Auckland flight found on Opodo was £429. Fares change with your dates, so comparing a few days around your trip can find you a lower price.

Auckland has a subtropical climate, with pleasant temperatures all year. Its seasons run opposite to the UK's:

• Summer (December to February): temperatures range from 15°C to 30°C, the best time for beaches and island trips
• Winter (June to August): mild, with temperatures between 5°C and 18°C

Rain in Auckland is more common from May to December, so pack a light waterproof whatever the month.

For cheap flights to Auckland from London, May is often the most affordable month to fly. December is typically the most expensive month on the route.

London has several airports. For a flight to Auckland, you will most likely leave from one of these:

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Heathrow Airport is 14 miles west of central London. The Heathrow Express from Paddington, the Elizabeth line and the Piccadilly line all serve the airport.

Emirates and Qatar Airways, two of the airlines with connections to Auckland, both fly from Heathrow, so it is the usual starting point for the trip to New Zealand.

Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Gatwick Airport is 29 miles south of central London, linked to Victoria by the Gatwick Express.

Stansted Airport (STN)

Stansted Airport is 42 miles north-east of central London, reached by the Stansted Express from Liverpool Street.

Auckland is served by one main international airport, Auckland Airport, approximately 13 miles south of the city centre.

Air New Zealand is based at Auckland Airport. Connecting flights from London arrive with airlines such as Emirates via Dubai, Qatar Airways via Doha, Singapore Airlines via Singapore and Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong.

Ways to get to the city centre:

• By bus and train: the AirportLink bus runs every 10 to 15 minutes to Puhinui station, where trains continue to the city centre
• By taxi: taxis wait outside the terminal buildings, and the trip to the city centre takes around 30 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic
• By car: hiring a car at Auckland Airport is a convenient way to explore the city and the North Island

From the domestic terminal, Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly on to Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown, handy if your trip continues around New Zealand.

Auckland, the City of Sails, spreads across volcanic hills between two harbours. Things to add to your itinerary:

• Sky Tower: at 328m (1,076ft), one of the tallest freestanding structures in the Southern Hemisphere, with panoramic views of Auckland
• Waiheke Island: a short ferry ride from the city, known for its beaches, vineyards and art scene
• Rangitoto Island: a dormant volcanic island reached by ferry, where you can hike to the summit for views of the city and the gulf
• Auckland War Memorial Museum: a large collection of Māori and Pacific treasures in the Auckland Domain park
• Maungawhau / Mount Eden: a volcanic cone close to the centre, with a grassy crater and views in every direction
• Viaduct Harbour: the waterfront of bars and restaurants where sailing trips leave for the Hauraki Gulf