Cheap Flights from Auckland International to Madrid

There are no direct flights from Auckland to Madrid with Emirates being the most frequent flier of the route with one stopover.  There are other airlines who codeshare between the two cities such as LAN Air and Air New Zealand giving travellers options for cheap air-tickets to Madrid from Auckland. 

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Auckland Airport

Auckland International airport has a single terminal building for all its flights and is a 15 minute open-air walk from the domestic terminal. 

There is no train service to the airport, however a reliable public bus service runs every 10 minutes from 7am to 7pm on weekdays taking about 45 minutes to an hour from downtown Auckland. The bus then runs every half an hour outside of those hours, on weekends and public holidays. There are also fixed price airport shuttles and metered taxis. 

The airport has a full range of services and eating choices. 

Information on flying into Madrid:

Madrid Airport is about 12km Northeast of the city centre with an underground train service connecting from its four terminals to the national rail network.  There are also a number of public bus routes to different parts of the city with a taxi taking approximately half an hour to downtown Madrid. Madrid hotels can be booked at the airport as can rental cars.  Travellers are advised to secure reservations for both hotels and rentals cars ahead of time especially during peak tourist periods and events such as football fixtures.

Other important information to note:

• • Time and climate difference between Auckland and Madrid – Auckland is 12 hours ahead of Madrid. Auckland is slightly cooler and more humid than Madrid which experiences a dry continental climate. Summer temperatures in June July and August range between 20 and 32 °C with a winter average of 12 °C. 
  • Travel requirements – Travellers need a current passport and visa for Spain. They are advised to check in at least three hours prior to their scheduled departure. 
  • Cost of living difference between Auckland and Madrid – Madrid is regarded as generally cheaper for dining than Auckland with a mid-range restaurant meal costing $70 compared to $85 in Auckland. Madrid also has a highly regarded dining and tapas bar culture.  A 0.5 litre draught beer will cost just under $5 in Madrid compared to $8 in Auckland. 

The above information is correct as of March  2016. Please check all travel details and costs closer to the time of your travel date.