Cheap Flights from Hong Kong Intl to Auckland International

It's easy to find great deals on flights from Hong Kong to Auckland. Direct flights are available from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Auckland Airport (AKL) via Air New Zealand, Hong Kong Airlines and Thai Airways. Cathay Pacific offers direct flights, and there are a number of flights available with one stop as well. Travellers who have one stop on the way from Hong Kong to Auckland might stop at Sydney Airport (SYD), Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) or Melbourne Airport (MEL).

Hong Kong International Airport provides round-the-clock check-in at Terminal 1. It's connected to Terminal 2 by three walkways. The airport advises that passengers going from Hong Kong to Auckland arrive at least two hours early to allow time for security protocols and passport controls.

Once you land, you'll see that the international terminal at Auckland Airport is home to familiar restaurants like McDonald's and KFC. Additionally, you'll find Pita Pit, Hayama Sushi, Mac's Down Under Bar and several other eateries.

Skybus express buses move passengers between terminals at Auckland Airport. They also offer service to central Auckland, stopping at the Britomart Transport Centre and Dominion Road at Queen Street. Another available bus service is 380 Airporter. It runs between the airport and Onehunga, and it stops at Papatoetoe Station. At the international terminal, rental car companies are near the arrivals section on the ground level. Several major rental car companies are represented at Auckland Airport, including Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty and Europcar.

Time and Weather in Auckland

Auckland runs on New Zealand Standard Time, which is GMT plus 12 hours. New Zealand observes daylight saving time from early April to late September. Hong Kong is at GMT plus 8 hours and does not observe daylight saving time. Thus, travellers on flights from Hong Kong to Auckland should set their watches ahead three hours during DST. Set your watch ahead four hours during the non-DST months of the year.

Travellers looking for cheap flights from Hong Kong to Auckland will be flying from the Northern Hemisphere to the Southern. The weather in Auckland is coldest in July and hottest in January and February. The climate is mild, so it varies only about 9 degrees all year. Average Auckland temperatures are 11 degrees in July and 20 in January.

Dining in and Getting Around Auckland

The cost of living in Auckland is generally higher than that of Hong Kong. The cost of living in Auckland is about 10 percent higher than Hong Kong overall, but prices for restaurant meals and even bottled water can be more than 60 percent higher.

If you book cheap flights from Hong Kong to Auckland, you may want to stick to public transportation once you land because taxis may cost up to twice as much.

Take the short taxi ride to Sky Tower, perhaps the most distinctive building in the Auckland skyline. At the top, you can enjoy 360-degree views of the city and have a meal in the revolving restaurant. Adventurous travellers can base-jump from the tower, attached by a wire for safety. The Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki and the Auckland War Memorial Museum are worth a look, too.