Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland is 11 hours ahead of Athens and observes the UTC+13 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ATH to AKL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Auckland Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between ATH and AKL include:
Dubai Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Right now, ₹ 48,033 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 123,622. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from ATH to AKL, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Auckland Airport.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, data shows 77.19% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Auckland Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Auckland Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and explore beyond Auckland's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Auckland Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport to central Auckland has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Auckland Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Auckland in April.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you want to go to Auckland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ATH to AKL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Auckland, now it's time to discover other corners of New Zealand. Journey around 499 kilometres south to Wellington to tick off its top sights. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Manukau City is another standout destination in New Zealand and is around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. No trip is complete without visiting Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.