Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, making Auckland 13 hours ahead of Bristol.
To ensure you catch your BRS to AKL flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Right now, $1,496 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bristol Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $3,976. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BRS to AKL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Bristol Airport to Auckland Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BRS to AKL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bristol Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
Of the flights that depart from Bristol Airport, 69.8% land on time at their destination.
Bristol Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Bristol. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near BRS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bristol Airport to Auckland Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you're arriving on a late Bristol Airport to Auckland Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near AKL:
Hit the road running by picking up an Auckland Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars to explore Auckland and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Auckland Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland Airport, Auckland is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bristol Airport to Auckland Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Auckland in April.
Book your flight from Bristol Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you want to go to Auckland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BRS to AKL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand just waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres south of Auckland, a trip to Wellington will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland, Manukau City is another essential stop in New Zealand. Start your sightseeing at Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.