Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Auckland International Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland is 13 hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+13 timezone.
Your LHR to AKL flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Auckland International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and AKL:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Auckland International Airport (AKL)
Currently, Rs132,417 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Auckland International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs191,822. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHR to AKL, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Auckland International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LHR to AKL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Auckland International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Auckland International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Auckland International Airport (AKL)
Book a hotel near AKL if you're on a late London Heathrow Airport to Auckland International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Auckland International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and find adventure across Auckland and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Auckland International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Auckland International Airport (AKL)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Auckland International Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Auckland. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Auckland International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to AKL in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand you should also see. Around 499 kilometres south of Auckland, a visit to Wellington will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop.