Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, which makes Auckland 12 hours ahead of Rome.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FCO to AKL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Auckland Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FCO and AKL:
Changi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Currently, $1,101 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,899. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from FCO to AKL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Auckland Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from FCO to AKL.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights taking off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Rome to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near FCO? If you're catching an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Auckland Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Auckland Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and experience the lesser-explored corners of Auckland and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Auckland Airport about four weeks in advance.
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.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Auckland Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Auckland in April.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FCO to AKL in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've visited Auckland, now it's time to discover other corners of New Zealand. Journey about 499 kilometres south to Wellington to check off its must-visit sights. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland, Manukau City is another essential stop in New Zealand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.