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Cheapest return flight
£908
Typical prices: £926-£1,382
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Fri 2/11Sat 17/11
EDI - AKL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£432
Typical prices: £653-£887
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/12
EDI - AKL • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Auckland. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
18 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 34% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 11% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Dubai Intl (DXB)
Cheapest • Avg £1,330 (return)
Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)
Shortest trip • 25h 51m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Auckland (EDI-AKL)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Auckland

Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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09:55 - 16:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-AKL Auckland Intl
41h 40m2 stops London Stansted Shanghai Pu Dong
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22:00 - 21:40AKL  Auckland Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
36h 40m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong London Gatwick
£908Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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06:10 - 16:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-AKL Auckland Intl
45h 25m2 stops London Gatwick Shanghai Pu Dong
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22:00 - 19:10AKL  Auckland Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
34h 10m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong London Gatwick
£914Multiple Airlines
Tue, 16 Feb - Tue, 23 Mar
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06:45 - 06:45EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-AKL Auckland Intl
35h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Shanghai Pu Dong
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23:55 - 23:20AKL  Auckland Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
36h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Frankfurt am Main
£1,052Lufthansa
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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20:55 - 00:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-AKL Auckland Intl
38h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
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21:05 - 19:05AKL  Auckland Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
35h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
£1,178Emirates
Thu, 4 Mar - Mon, 3 May
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20:55 - 11:15EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-AKL Auckland Intl
25h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
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06:45 - 20:05AKL  Auckland Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
48h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl
£1,180Emirates
Sat, 12 Dec - Wed, 13 Jan
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14:50 - 06:45EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-AKL Auckland Intl
50h 55m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Shanghai Pu Dong
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23:55 - 23:20AKL  Auckland Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
36h 25m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Frankfurt am Main
£1,187Lufthansa
Mon, 22 Feb - Thu, 11 Mar
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14:05 - 06:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-AKL Auckland Intl
27h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
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06:00 - 09:00AKL  Auckland Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
40h 00m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi London Heathrow
£1,208British Airways
Mon, 22 Feb - Sun, 14 Mar
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07:30 - 06:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-AKL Auckland Intl
34h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
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06:00 - 08:05AKL  Auckland Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
39h 05m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi London Heathrow
£1,208British Airways
Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
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07:55 - 00:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-AKL Auckland Intl
28h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide
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17:45 - 12:35AKL  Auckland Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
31h 50m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl
£1,223Qatar Airways
Tue, 19 Jan - Tue, 23 Feb
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14:05 - 06:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-AKL Auckland Intl
27h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
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13:15 - 06:00AKL  Auckland Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
29h 45m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
£1,229Qatar Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Edinburgh to Auckland flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Edinburgh to Auckland with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Auckland?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Auckland and is 4% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 5% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Auckland?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Auckland at £1,041 return.
•October (£1,397) and July (£1,345) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 34% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Edinburgh to Auckland the cheapest?

Flights from Edinburgh to Auckland are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Edinburgh to Auckland flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£432
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Edinburgh to Auckland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Auckland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Edinburgh to Auckland flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Edinburgh to Auckland?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Edinburgh to Auckland:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Edinburgh to Auckland?

    A direct flight from Edinburgh to Auckland takes 0h 00m, covering 11,117 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Edinburgh to Auckland?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Edinburgh to Auckland flight?

    Return flights from Edinburgh to Auckland range from £926 to £1,382, with an average of £1,170 over the past 12 months. Anything below £926 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Edinburgh to Auckland flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 18% above the route average of £1,170. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Edinburgh to Auckland changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £908 to £8,950. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Edinburgh to Auckland looking right now?

    One-way fares from Edinburgh to Auckland are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £970, which is 24% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Auckland Intl Airport (AKL)?

    Auckland Intl Airport (AKL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
    • Snap Rentals
    • EZI
    • Mode
    • Europcar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Edinburgh to Auckland?

    Flights from Edinburgh to Auckland usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Auckland Intl (AKL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Edinburgh to Auckland pass through?

    One-stop flights from Edinburgh to Auckland most commonly connect through:

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 76% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) – 7% of one-stop connections

    Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Edinburgh to Auckland?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Edinburgh to Auckland route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £1,133 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £1,231, a difference of £97. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Edinburgh to Auckland?

    Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 25h 51m, compared to 29h 06m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and 30h 01m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

  • What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Auckland?

    Auckland is 11 hours ahead of Edinburgh (New Zealand Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Auckland?

    Some of the most popular sights in Auckland are New Zealand Maritime Museum, Mount Richmond, and Skycity Auckland. These are among the most viewed places in Auckland on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Edinburgh to Auckland flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average £1,133 – about £97 less than Friday (8% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 34% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Edinburgh to Auckland trip for May. Fares historically average £1,041 return in that month – typically £356 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Auckland Intl Airport.
    - Jetpark Hotel Auckland Airport
    - Novotel Auckland Airport
    - Ibis Budget Auckland Airport

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