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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Auckland (SYD-AKL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Auckland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Auckland

Tue, 3 Feb - Thu, 5 Feb
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06:20 - 11:30SYD-AKL
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16:45 - 18:25AKL-SYD
3h 40mdirect
£191Jetstar
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Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
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10:20 - 15:30SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
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16:45 - 18:25AKL-SYD
3h 40mdirect
£193Jetstar
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Tue, 17 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
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06:20 - 11:30SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
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16:45 - 18:25AKL-SYD
3h 40mdirect
£201Jetstar
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Fri, 30 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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06:20 - 11:30SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
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16:45 - 18:25AKL-SYD
3h 40mdirect
£203Jetstar
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Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb
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16:05 - 21:15SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
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06:15 - 08:00AKL-SYD
3h 45mdirect
£211Jetstar
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Sat, 24 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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16:05 - 21:15SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
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16:45 - 18:25AKL-SYD
3h 40mdirect
£212Jetstar
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Sat, 24 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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16:05 - 21:15SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
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16:45 - 18:25AKL-SYD
3h 40mdirect
£213Jetstar
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Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
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09:00 - 14:10SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
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16:45 - 18:25AKL-SYD
3h 40mdirect
£221Jetstar
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Sun, 18 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
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06:20 - 11:30SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
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06:15 - 08:00AKL-SYD
3h 45mdirect
£222Jetstar
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Fri, 5 Dec - Fri, 12 Dec
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06:20 - 11:30SYD-AKL
3h 10mdirect
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11:40 - 13:10AKL-SYD
3h 30mdirect
£252Multiple Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
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For a smooth departure from SYD, use priority queues.
Consider hiring a car to explore the North Island.
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Video guide: How to find cheap flights to Auckland
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When to book
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Cheapest return fare
£191
Typical prices: £205-£277
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Auckland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Auckland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Sydney to Auckland? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Auckland?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Auckland departing in February.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Auckland?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Auckland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Sydney to Auckland, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sydney, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Auckland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Auckland is August, where tickets cost £217 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £330 and £293 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney to Auckland?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £325, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Auckland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Auckland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Auckland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sydney to Auckland

 
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For a smooth departure from SYD, use the priority queue available for first- and business-class passengers, and those with an APEC Business Travel Card.

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Upon arrival at AKL, consider hiring a car if you plan to explore the North Island immediately. Popular destinations are 2-3 hours away by car.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Sydney to Auckland

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£142
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (30% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Sydney to Auckland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Auckland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Auckland

  • Does Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport have special assistance services?

    Yes, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport has many assistance services for travellers with disabilities or special needs. There is a free service assisting the visually impaired to navigate the airport, as well as braille on all ATMs. All transport options to and from Sydney Kingsford Smith have designated disability areas for ease of access. There is also a hidden disability program, where you can collect a lanyard from the administration or information desks to indicate to staff that you may need support.

  • How do I get from Auckland Airport into the city?

    There are a few ways to get to Auckland City Centre from the airport, depending on your budget and preference. The SkyBus is popular, at NZ$ 17 (A$ 15.77) one way for an adult; it runs roughly every 30min and takes around 45-50min, depending on traffic. Rideshare is common in New Zealand, and Auckland Airport licenses various rideshare companies. The rideshare zone is behind the car park for the domestic terminal, and it is outside Door 11 for the international terminal. There are also taxi zones outside the arrivals area, and the rate can vary from NZ$ 38 to NZ$ 75 (A$ 35.25-69.60) one way.

  • Do I need a visa before flying from Sydney to Auckland?

    If you're flying from Sydney to Auckland as an Australian citizen with an Australian passport you won't need a Visa. If you're travelling from a Visa Waiver country (which includes the UK) or are a permanent resident of Australia, you will need to get a NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority), instead of a visa.

  • Which airlines have lounges at Sydney International Airport (SYD)?

    Qantas Club members will usually have complimentary access to the Qantas Sydney International Business Lounge if their flight is with eitherJetstar or Qantas. Jetstar passengers flying Business Max will also have access to this lounge. There's also a Premium Plaza Lounge open to all passengers for an extra fee.

  • How can I reduce my carbon footprint on this trip?

    To reduce the carbon footprint of your Sydney to Auckland flight, consider booking with Air New Zealand. They're aiming to be the world's most fuel-efficient airline and have committed to reducing their carbon intensity between 28.9% between 2019 and 2030. They do this with sustainable aviation fuel and a modernised fleet.

  • Does Auckland Airport (AKL) offer Special Assistance?

    Auckland Airport does offer Special Assistant services. If you book this through your airline ahead of time, someone can meet you at the gate to help you through the airport. They can also provide mobility equipment and many of the airport's taxi and shuttle companies can provide wheelchair hoists.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Auckland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Auckland was £142 for a one-way ticket and £191 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sydney to Auckland?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sydney to Auckland flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Auckland?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Auckland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Auckland?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Auckland, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Auckland?

    There are direct flights from Sydney to Auckland on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Auckland, Emirates or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Auckland are Emirates and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of £303 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £317 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Auckland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Auckland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Auckland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Auckland from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Auckland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Auckland with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Auckland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Auckland from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Auckland

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Sydney to Auckland? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £159 or less one-way and £318 or less round-trip.
  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) has some of the best airport shopping in Australia. If you have time before your flight to treat yourself or pick up gifts for friends or family overseas, there is plenty to choose from, including luxury brands, Australian designer brands and classic souvenirs.
  • Auckland Airport (AKL) has an online shopping site known as The Mall, where you can shop online before travelling into Auckland and even use the Click & Collect feature for an entirely contactless shopping experience once you arrive.
  • To keep up to date with your flight, processing times and even traffic in Auckland, download the free Auckland Airport app for your smartphone. You can check that everything’s on track and add dining or shopping to your itinerary before even leaving Sydney.
  • Jetstar and Air Asia offer the most frequent flights from Sydney to Auckland. Economy Class fares for both airlines include a cabin bag and a personal item. Air Asia offers ticket changes and seat selection for an extra fee and Jetstar lets you book checked luggage for an extra fee.
  • Most airlines flying from Sydney to Auckland are budget airlines. If you prefer to fly with a major airline, there are occasional flights offered by Emirates and Qantas.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to Auckland?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Auckland Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Jetstar, +1 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Jetstar, +1 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +2 more

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Direct returns

Auckland Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Jetstar, +1 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, Jetstar, +1 more

Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Auckland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Auckland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Auckland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3394 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
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The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

10.0 ExcellentRoss, Oct 2025FRA - DXB
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The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

I had a good experience flying with Emirates. All of the flights were on time staff was very professional and kind. So I had a positive experience..

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Emirates is superb service. The A380 was very comfortable. The cabin crew is really helpful

Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

we were missing our luggage, trying to find someone to have any empathy was pretty much not happening....

Just to drop my already labeled bag it took 50 minutes inline. Completely disappointed with Latam operation at GRU

Really bad experience – delayed for 6 hours without any notice, no food or drinks provided, and stuck in the horrible Cartagena airport.

I couldn't travel, now I can't get a refund and to change the date I have to pay an absurd fine.

Boarding was confusing with a delayed flight because there was no English translation

My biggest complaint is the comfort. I am not tall and there was no legroom. It was very uncomfortable. During my transfer in Sao Paola, the flight was slightly delayed so boarding was confusing because there were no instructions in English.

Horrible the worst airlines I have ever flown. Cancelled flight with no choices and when contacted them they were not helpful

Bought a ticket that included a bag and they still charged me to check it in, latam is the worst airline.

I never got this flight. You sent me to Chile!!! And from Chile I got the other flight to São Paulo... I've arrived 7h latter than I was supposed to arrive because of Delta delays.

My entertainment did not work. I was very tired from the botched connection, and the poor sleep

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

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