Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines is offering a deal from Europe to Auckland, starting at just €717 and broadly available for less than €1,000. This fare includes 30 kg checked luggage. In order to score this price, you need to change planes twice on your way to Auckland: Once is Istanbul and once in Asia. Departures are available from April through June.
You can fly from almost every corner of Europe with this offer:
- Zurich at €717 (~CHF 669)
- Gothenburg at €753 (~SEK 8,088)
- Basel at €751 (~CHF 701)
- Helsinki at €758
- Vienna at €765
- Dublin at €769
- Oslo at €782 (~NOK 9,185)
- Copenhagen at €784 (~DKK 5,858)
- Stockholm at €795 (~SEK 8,540)
- Riga at €805
- Budapest at €828 (~HUF 319,732)
- Kraków at €829 (~PLN 3,491)
- Prague at €837 (~CZK 20,286)
- Brussels at €843
- Vilnius at €860
- Geneva at €862 (~CHF 804)
- Bucharest at €865 (~RON 4,403)
- Nice at €875
- Tallinn at €924
- Timișoara at €879 (~RON 4,475)
- Salzburg at €893
- Luxembourg at €920
- Tirana at €926 (~ALL 89,356)
- Skopje at €929 (~MKD 57,143)
- Naples at €934
- Bologna at €940
- Priština at €941
- Bari at €952
- Warsaw at €952 (~PLN 4,009)
- Toulouse at €959
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Turkish Airlines or Trip.com with your selected flight dates. You can also compare prices on Skyscanner, as the cheapest provider usually depends on your origin.
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First, you will fly to Istanbul, then continue your first intercontinental flight to Asia with Turkish Airlines. Depending on your routing, you will continue to New Zealand via Kuala Lumpur with Malaysian Airlines or from Singapore or Hong Kong with Air New Zealand. Even on Turkish Airlines’ short-haul planes, you can expect full board service and personal entertainment screens.
Most European citizens don’t need a visa to enter New Zealand for up to three months. An online registration called NZeTA is mandatory.
Search & Book
This deal does not have an expiration date, nor a minimum or maximum stay. Departures are available from April through June.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Turkish Airlines’ website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner or trip.com. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Editor’s Note: If you don’t want to fly with Chinese airlines to New Zealand, this is your best option in terms of value for money at the moment. The layovers are long, but for the most part, you will not have to make an overnight stay.
Miles & Points
Sadly, these tickets are issued in booking class U – a heavily discounted economy booking class that only earns miles in Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles. Here are the miles and points you can earn for the cheapest ticket from Zurich to Asia.
- 3,150 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- Customize Calculation
If the last leg of your journey is operated by Air New Zealand, you can earn miles for these flights. Segments operated by Malaysia Airlines give no mileage at all.
Destination
Information & Tips for Auckland
Auckland offers a variety of attractions for travelers. Key sights include the iconic Sky Tower, offering panoramic views, the Auckland War Memorial Museum for a deep dive into New Zealand’s history and culture, and Waiheke Island, known for its vineyards and beaches, easily accessible by ferry. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is the official currency.
Generally, Auckland can be considered a moderately priced destination, with daily costs varying based on travel style. Accommodation, dining out, and transport can be similar to or slightly higher than some European cities, especially in central areas.
Auckland experiences a subtropical climate, characterized by warm, humid summers (December-February) and mild winters (June-August). Rainfall is fairly consistent year-round, so be prepared for occasional showers.
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