Travelling from London City Airport (LCY) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland is 13 hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+13 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LCY to AKL flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London City Airport to Auckland Airport flight is Rs179,467. A return ticket right now is Rs459,725. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LCY to AKL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from London City Airport to Auckland Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LCY to AKL.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London City Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
Of all flights departing from London City Airport, 74.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach London City Airport from central London, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from London City Airport to Auckland Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to LCY:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you're landing on a late London City Airport to Auckland Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near AKL:
Get your adventure underway 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 usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Auckland Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Auckland. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London City Airport to Auckland Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Auckland. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from London City Airport to Auckland Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Auckland, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LCY to AKL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Auckland, now it's time to explore other parts of New Zealand. Journey about 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, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another side of New Zealand, consider Manukau City, about 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church are highlights.
