Flying from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which is two hours ahead of Dubbo.
To ensure you get on your DBO to AKL flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Auckland Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a popular stopover on the DBO to AKL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
$851 is currently the best price for a one-way Dubbo City Regional Airport to Auckland Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,173. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DBO to AKL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Auckland Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)
Of all flights departing from Dubbo City Regional Airport, 75.06% touch down on time at their destination.
Dubbo City Regional Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Dubbo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Auckland Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near DBO:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you're getting in on a late Dubbo City Regional Airport to Auckland Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near AKL:
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Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Auckland Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland Airport, Auckland is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Auckland Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Auckland in April.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from DBO to AKL in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand you should also see. Around 499 kilometres south of Auckland, a trip to Wellington will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights 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 favourite stop in New Zealand. Start your sightseeing at Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.