Cheap Flights to Auckland (AKL)

Planning a trip to Auckland is easy if you use ebookers as your guide. Ebookers can help you find affordable flights to Auckland, discount accommodation and deals on local transportation. Auckland is the largest metropolitan area in New Zealand, located between the Hauraki Gulf to the east and the Manukau Harbour to the southwest. The city sits on the Auckland Volcanic Field, which consists of about 50 volcanoes, so the city is nicknamed the ‘City of Volcanoes’. The city is also known as the ‘City of Sails’ for the large number of yachts that take advantage of the city's two harbours. Auckland is known for its nautical lifestyle and its vibrant nightlife.

Arriving in Auckland

Travellers arriving in Auckland by air fly into Auckland International Airport, located in the suburb of Mangere on the Manukau Harbour, approximately 13 miles from downtown. Auckland International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in New Zealand and has an international reputation as one of the world's best airports. The airport has international and domestic terminals. Over 30 airlines fly into Auckland, including Air New Zealand, China Airlines, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways.

Transportation from the Airport

Options for getting from the airport to downtown Auckland include public bus service, airport shuttle service and taxis. Airbus Express runs every 10 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night and costs $16 per person. Public bus 380 runs between the airport and downtown at a cost of $8.4 per person. The approximate price for one person in an airport shuttle to downtown is between $50 and $65. A taxi will cost you anywhere between $50 to $100, depending on your final destination and the traffic.

Weather Conditions in Auckland

Auckland's climate is temperate, with warm summers and mild winters. The average high temperature in the summer month of February is 24°C, and the average high temperature in the winter month of July is 15°C. Summers in Auckland can be humid, while winters can be damp. It rarely snows in the city. A fun time to visit the city is in March when the annual Round the Bays marathon is held, which attracts tens of thousands of people.

Things to Do in Auckland

There are lots of things to do in Auckland. Visitors can spend time in the Auckland Art Gallery, the largest collection of art in New Zealand. Two other popular museums are the Auckland War Memorial Museum and the New Zealand National Maritime Museum. The city can also serve as a base for visits to the volcanic island of Rangitoto and the Waitakere Ranges, the site of spectacular waterfalls and beautiful beaches. Adventurous travellers can climb the Auckland Harbour Bridge, do the sky jump on Sky Tower or try the sky walk with no handrails.

Plan a Hassle-Free Trip to Auckland

Auckland is a wonderful destination if you like boating and if you enjoy outdoor activities that centre around the city's two harbours. There are lots of other fun activities that can be done due to Auckland's mild weather and unique volcanic location. Ebookers can help you find affordable flights to Auckland and plan all of the other logistical aspects of your holiday.