Flying from London to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Auckland Airport (AKL), you'll have your pick of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which is 13 hours ahead of London. Auckland Airport is located in Auckland.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from London to AKL.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
We make it simple to find a flight from London to AKL that includes a stopover. To see the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LHR and AKL include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
LHR is approximately 31 kilometres from central London. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the best route and available public transport options.
Want a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Auckland Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Auckland Airport, browse these options when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to AKL, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
About Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you have a late flight from London to Auckland Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near AKL:
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport to the centre of Auckland is around 30 minutes in a car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It takes around 1 hour and 24 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Auckland Airport (AKL)
For a one-way ticket from London to Auckland Airport, C$699 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just C$1,388. These are currently the lowest fares but could change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get flight tickets from London to AKL if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool to compare the prices of tickets from London to Auckland Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, so you can quickly pick a flight your budget will love.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when the fares drop. Timing is key for finding flight tickets from London to AKL.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from London to Auckland Airport. Simply enter your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from London to Auckland Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Auckland, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Auckland. The warmest month is February. Lock in your flights from London to AKL sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC.
Travel in July if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 9ºC and 14ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Auckland Airport.
More about Auckland
Start your Auckland trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Auckland Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum are must-do's during your Auckland adventure.
Complete your Auckland trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from London to Auckland Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Auckland. Check out the exclusive deals and instantly compare options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.