Belfast to Auckland Flights

Fly from Belfast International Airport

Belfast International Airport can serve as your gateway to the rest of the world. With a variety of internal and international flights from Belfast each day, it is easy to leave the rain of Northern Ireland behind and jet off to catch some sun. The airport is located approximately 15 miles out of the city, and offers regular flights to many major European destinations. It is not to be confused with the smaller George Best Belfast City Airport.

Plenty of parking spaces are available, and it is much cheaper if you book online before travelling. If you would rather leave the car behind, there are bus links to the rest of Northern Ireland and dedicated services from Londonderry and Lisburn that ferry travellers to the flights Belfast offers. If you are travelling light, you can even park a bicycle securely at the airport.

If you have a little time in to spend in Belfast before your departure, it would be a shame to miss out on the sights of the city. Belfast is packed with history, and was the birthplace of the Titanic. The city is awash with beautiful buildings and places of interest. Visitors should ensure that they take the time to see Belfast City Hall, the Grand Opera House and the recently restored Albert Clock.

Once you arrive at the airport, it is easy to kill a few hours in the terminal. There are plenty of places to sit down, have a meal, or enjoy a coffee. Duty free shopping is also available, so you can browse for a book to keep you entertained. Log on to ebookers.com for more information and great deals on flights from Belfast to Auckland.

Arriving in Auckland

If you travel to Auckland by air, you will likely fly into Auckland Airport. The airport is located about thirteen miles south of the city on George Bolt Memorial Drive, making it a convenient location if you plan on visiting the northern part of New Zealand. Make your flight reservations aboard Air New Zealand, British Airways, or one of ten other airlines serving Auckland when you book your flight with ebookers.

Leaving the Airport

It takes about thirty minutes to reach downtown Auckland by car, so allow half an hour if you take a taxi or hire a rental car. The rates for taxis are between NZ$60-NZ$80 for a ride into the city, with an extra fee for additional passengers. Rates for rental cars can be compared side-by-side on the ebookers website. There is also a blue express bus from the airport, which can take you to the downtown ferry terminal in ten minutes for a fare of about NZ$16.

Weather in Auckland

Because Auckland is located in the southern hemisphere, the coolest months are from June through August, when average highs stay around 15°C and lows are between seven and eight degrees. January and February see the hottest temperatures, with lows above fifteen degrees and highs averaging more than 23°C. The warmest months also see the least precipitation, making Auckland an ideal holiday getaway during the cold winter months of the northern hemisphere. Pack plenty of sunscreen if you travel during January, as Auckland sees over 225 hours of sunshine during the first month of the year.

Enjoy Your Holiday

The largest city in New Zealand has plenty to offer both outdoor adventurers and those who are more inclined to stay indoors. Outdoor types traveling during New Zealand's warmer months will thrill at the 360-degree views of Auckland offered by the volcanic cone Mount Eden, the city's highest point. For those who would rather be indoors, another spectacular view can be seen from Sky Tower, the highest free-standing structure of the entire southern hemisphere. If you want some structure during your Auckland holiday, search for tour packages when you make your reservations with ebookers.