Auckland - The largest city of New Zealand and one inhabited where many of the tourists arrive, who have decided to get acquainted with this distant and exotic country.
First of all, in my article, I would like to tell you how to get from Russia to Auckland.
Moscow - Auckland
I think everything is perfectly understood that there are no direct flights for such a route - the distance is too great and, frankly, New Zealand is not the most popular place to relax among the Russians.
Thus, to fly will have to transplant.
The first option is a flight route - Moscow - Dubai - Auckland - Dubai - Moscow . Such a route offers airlines Emirates..
On the way from Moscow to Auckland, in total, you will have to spend about a day and a half - one day 12 hours. From Moscow to Dubai to fly 5 hours, further transplant length in 11 and a half hours (night transplant, so that you can spend the night in the hotel) and then 19 hours of flight to Auckland. The reverse flight is exactly the same.
Price per ticket back-back (economy class) is 90 thousand rubles.
To the advantages of this option, I would attribute a good airline (Emirates traditionally gets enough high feedback from their customers) and a night transplant, during which you can sleep well. By cons - since the first flight is short enough, the second becomes incredibly long - 19 hours is not a joke. If you are hardy enough, you can sleep on the plane - you can consider this option, and if long flights for you are akin to torture - I would not advise you to choose such a route.
The second option is flight route Moscow - Singapore - Auckland - Singapore - Moscow . These flights perform the National Carrier of Singapore.
Total time on the way from Moscow to Auckland will be about a day - or more precisely, then 23 and a half hours. First you are waiting for 10 hours of flight to Singapore, then a three-hour transplant and 10 hours before Auckland. The reverse flight is distinguished by a transplant - its duration is 7 and a half hours.
The price per ticket back is back 103 thousand rubles.
Pros of this option is a good airline and less temporary costs. Perhaps the plus for someone can be the breakdown of flights - each of them lasts no more than 10 hours, and between them you can relax a little and change the situation at the airport. On the other hand, there are no night transplants here, so you will not succeed to sleep between the flight.
Third option - Moscow - Guangzhou - Auckland - Guangzhou - Moscow.
In this case, you can fly Chinese China Southern..
The flight will turn out very long - it will take you about two days, because almost a daily transplant in Guangzhou is supposed - you will arrive there in the afternoon, and fly away after the next day. On the other hand, this is a good choice for those tourists who would like to visit Guangzhou - because the day you can have time to look in the city, but at night, of course, sleep. The second flight fleeys only at 14:30, so it's not necessary to get up early - for those who love to sleep - this is another plus.
From Moscow to Guangzhou to fly 11 hours, and then as much to Auckland.
The reverse flight suggests a shorter transplant - about six hours, so you hardly wander around the city.
The price is 90 thousand rubles For a ticket there - back, the same as Emirates.
On my subjective look, it is the most successful and convenient flight from Moscow to Auckland, I would choose it precisely because it gives you the opportunity to visit Guangzhou and relax well, although, of course, you lose two days - if your time is limited, then it can Become a serious obstacle.
Of course, there are other flights that can fly from Moscow to Auckland, but I will not consider everything here. We only mention that in addition to the above docks, transfers to Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai are offered.
There is, by the way, the options with two transplants are usually carried out in China, but you can stumble upon other options.
Auckland Airport
The airport in Auckland is one, it is the largest commercial airport in all New Zealand, because annually it serves more than a dozen million passengers.
The airport is located outside the city, about twenty kilometers south of its center.
The airport is quite modern, it provides passengers with a variety of services, including cafes, shops, car rental, Luggage search, VIP - lounges, information points, as well as wireless Internet (first half hour for free, then for money).
How to get:
You can get from the airport to the city in several ways - by bus, taxi or rented car.
By bus:
One of the most popular routes is a bus from the airport to the city center.
It goes 365 days a year, without any weekend 24 hours a day, which is very convenient for tourists.
On weekdays from 7 am to 7 pm, the bus goes every 10 minutes, on weekends every 15 minutes. In the evening, flights pass with a slightly longer break - every 20 minutes, and at night - every half hour.
Time on the way is from 45 minutes to an hour (depends on the road situation).
Tickets can be bought in advance on the Internet, at the driver (you can only pay in cash), directly at the airport and in some hotels.
The price depends on the day of the week and time, but in general the prices start from $ 16 per ticket (meaning of New Zealand dollars, the national currency of the country, on average, the New Zealand dollar is 0, 6 US dollars).
There are several routes of buses where you can get to other parts of the city, you can get information about them at the airport.
By taxi:
At the airport there is a taxi service, with which you can easily reach the city. The price on average ranges from 75 to 90 New Zealand dollars for a trip to one end. The exact price depends on the specific place in which you need to get as well as from time to day.
By car:
At Auckland Airport (as well, and in any other) you can rent a car. There are car rolling companies such as Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Avis and Trifty.