Cheap flights to New Zealand

How long is the flight to New Zealand?

The duration of the flight to New Zealand from Indonesian airports depends on the airlines, the number of stops, and the city you are travelling from and to. Auckland is one of the leading cities in New Zealand and there are many flights to it. From Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, Jakarta, to Auckland International Airport, flights take 15h 25m. The quickest time to reach Wellington from Soekarno-Hatta Airport is 23h 10m. If you are travelling from Juanda Airport, Surabaya, to Auckland International Airport, it takes anywhere between 18h 30m to 27h 30m. To reach Wellington from Surabaya Airport, depending on the airlines and the budget, the duration can be between 33h 15m to 44h 55m. Flights to these two popular New Zealand cities are offered by many airlines like Batik Air, Garuda Indonesia, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, ANA, Emirates, and Indonesia AirAsia to name a few.

Where can you get direct flights to New Zealand from?

There are no direct flights to Auckland or any other city in New Zealand from Indonesian cities. There is a minimum of one stopover, to as many as three stops, when travelling to Auckland from cities like Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bandung. Many airlines are providing New Zealand flight deals with some of them offering cheap flights that also reach the destination quickly. Singapore Airlines offers the quickest flights and also provides cheap flights to New Zealand.

What is the best way to travel around New Zealand?

New Zealand is a beautiful country with many places to visit so it is essential to choose the right transport to quickly get around. If you are travelling between far-flung cities like Christchurch and Wellington or Auckland, it is ideal to hop on a plane or a ferry. If you want to enjoy the beauty of the country then road trips are ideal. A rental car is recommended if you have a valid driving license. Public transport in New Zealand is very good and hence a budget-friendly way to travel around the country. Buses are the most common public transport with coaches for long-distance journeys and shuttles for smaller distances. Off-peak hours offer discounted fares and you can choose to travel at this time if you are on a budget. Train travel is also a good way to soak the locales of the country.

What are some things to do in New Zealand?

There are many incredible things to do in New Zealand. A visit to the Milford Sound in South Island is a place nature lovers would not like to miss. There is an underwater observatory that gives a complete view of the underwater environment. Queenstown is another place on South Island that is a complete contrast to Milford sound. There are many adventure sports to try, which include bungee jumping, skydiving, or skiing. Abel Tasman is a beach paradise with clear blue water and green vegetation. Other activities to do are hiking, kayaking, or just relaxing on the sand. There are many wine sampling places like Hawke’s Bay, Central Otago, where you can wine and dine.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to New Zealand?

An Indonesian who wants to tour New Zealand needs a visitor’s visa stamped on a valid passport. The application forms for the visitor’s visa can be downloaded from the official website or obtained from the New Zealand visa application centre in Jakarta.