Turkish Airlines and Malaysia Airlines are currently offering a deal for business class flights to Auckland, New Zealand, starting at just €3,197 from Norway and Bulgaria. Flights are routed via Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur, and stopovers in Istanbul are possible for an extra fee. Departures are available from February to June 2026.
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The feeder flights to and from Istanbul are operated on Turkish Airlines’s narrowbody fleet, with recliners in a 2-2 pattern in economy class. Between Istanbul and Kuala Lumpur, you are scheduled to fly on an A350, featuring Turkish Airlines’ newest (and arguably best) business class (Review). The onward journey to Auckland is on a Malaysia Airlines A330 with its own suite (Review). This means that depending on your connection, you can get lie-flat seats on all segments.
If your desired destination is not New Zealand, you can save €1,000 by travelling to Adelaide, Australia on a similar ticket and itinerary:
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
According to the fare rules, this fare can be booked without an expiration date or minimum stay. The minimum stay is not defined, and the maximum stay is 12 months. You can start your journey between February and June 2026.
You can find suitable dates using Google Flights. Please note that correct prices will only be shown after you have selected a date combination. You can then book your flights with trip.com or directly on Turkish Airlines’ website. Stopovers in Istanbul are possible for a small surcharge when booking through Turkish Airlines.
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.
Miles & Points
The Turkish Airlines flights are issued in booking class J, and the Malaysia Airlines flights in booking class Z.
- 26,928 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
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- 18,176 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
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- 14,812 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 14,812 Points + 2,962 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
- 13,464 Award Miles + 2,248 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 13,464 Miles on Asiana Club
- 13,464 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 13,464 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 13,464 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 13,464 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 13,464 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 13,464 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 13,464 Miles on Azul TodoAzul
- 13,464 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
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Sadly, you can only credit the flights from Europe to Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian legs gather no mileage, because these flights are operated by Malaysian (=no miles for Star Alliance), but with a TK flight number (=no miles for Oneworld).
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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Comments (4)
Thank you, Carlos.
On which connection it could be possible to get lie-flat seats on all segments?
On the ones that feature A330 eg. So some of the flights to FRA or to HAM operate. However TK rotates them frequently and there is no gurarantee.
Hi Chris,
As all flights (even operated by the MH) via turkishairlines.com have “TK” flight number, the mileage, in principle, would be calculated by Miles&Smiles as per TK own class J or class Z.
Am I wrong?
Hi Nicolas.
What you’re saying would be correct for SkyTeam and Oneworld programs, but for Star Alliance, the operating carrier is the one that counts. So if it’s operated by MH, it will count as an MH flight.