Auckland: €557 from Geneva with Air China, luggage included

Star Alliance member Air China is offering extremely cheap flights to Auckland, New Zealand. You can get there as cheap as €557 from Geneva. Flights from Paris, Stockholm and Copencost less than €700 as well. In all those fares, luggage and board service are included. The catch is that all these flights have a lengthy layover in Beijing, up to two days.

• Geneva at €557
• Stockholm at €617
• Paris at €637
• Copenhagen at €671

Travel between Europe and China is mostly operated by Air China’s A330 fleet. Enroute to Auckland you’ll board a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

Search & Book

You can book them using the displayed OTAs at skyscanner. Booking them on Air China’s website can see prices increase up to €250.

According to Air China’s fare rules, these fares are set to expire on May 31, 2019. The fare from Geneva is valid for travel dates between today and December 31, 2019. The minimum stay is one week, the maximum stay is one month.

All other fares include travel dates between October 1 and March 31, 2020. Blockouts occur from October 4 through October 19 and from December 12 through January 1,2020. As above, the minimum stay in New Zealand is one week with a maximum of one month.

Unfortunately, these fares cannot be found on Google Flights, so you’ll have to search for them yourself. Starting at Geneva, good prices are available for journeys starting early November, like:

• November 4 – November 23
• November 4 – November 19
• November 7 – November 23

You can finde more dates using the ITA Matrix with the following parameters:

Enter the fares you have found on skyscanner and book your flight. This works as well for departures from Paris (CDG), Copenhagen (CPH) and Stockholm (ARN).

Mileage

Tickets will be issued in booking class L. Only the length of the trip to New Zealand will result in reasonable mileage in some frequent flyer progams. Examples are given for GVA-PEK-AKL.

Stopover

During your stay in Beijing, you can apply for the 144-hour Visa, which enables you to enter the city just with your passport. Your layover will be long enough to enjoy the city’s most famous sights: Enjoy the forbidden city or the Great Wall at Badaling.

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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Information & Tips for Beijing

Beijing, China’s capital, is home to major historical sites like the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and nearby sections of the Great Wall. The local currency is the Chinese yuan (CNY), and mobile payments via apps like WeChat Pay or Alipay are more common than cash or cards. Prices vary—public transport and local food are inexpensive, while hotels and tourist areas can be more costly. The weather includes hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters, with spring and autumn offering milder, more comfortable conditions.

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