Flights

Getting to New Zealand from India

Flight options, durations & transit tips to help you plan smarter trips for your clients

Flights from India to New Zealand

Important Note:While there are currently no direct flights from India to New Zealand, Indian travellers can reach New Zealand conveniently via major international hubs.

Popular One-Stop Routes from India:

Route	Airlines	Typical Transit
Delhi/Mumbai → Singapore → Auckland/Christchurch	Singapore Airlines	Changi Airport (SIN)
Delhi/Mumbai → Kuala Lumpur → Auckland	Malaysia Airlines	KLIA (KUL)
Delhi/Mumbai → Bangkok → Auckland	Thai Airways	Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
Delhi/Mumbai → Dubai → Auckland/Christchurch	Emirates	Dubai International (DXB)
Delhi → Hong Kong → Auckland	Cathay Pacific	HKIA (HKG)
Mumbai → Sydney → Auckland	Qantas + Jetstar/NZ domestic	Sydney (SYD)
Delhi → Melbourne → Queenstown	Air India + NZ Domestic	Melbourne (MEL)

B2B Tips for Travel Agents

Top Tips for Itinerary Planning:

Flight Duration:

• Total travel time ranges between 17-24 hours, depending on layovers
• Ideal stopover durations: 2-4 hours for quick connection, or longer if clients want a multi-country itinerary

Luggage Allowances:

• Long-haul carriers often allow 30-35 kg check-in + cabin-important for Indian families or honeymooners with extra bags

Best Arrival Hubs

Auckland (AKL) - Largest International Gateway, ideal for North Island itineraries
Christchurch (CHC) - great for South Island-focused trips
Queenstown (ZQN) - popular for nature & adventure travellers

Onward Domestic Travel in NZ

New Zealand's major cities are well connected by domestic airlines:

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Sounds Air operate regular flights between Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Rotorua, and more.
Regional airports are smooth, punctual, and ideal for quick hops (45 mins to 1.5 hrs)
Pro tip: For scenic land journeys, suggest train routes like Auckland-Wellington (Northern Explorer) or Christchurch–Greymouth (TranzAlpine)

Hotels

Top 10 Hotels - New Zealand

1

Pullman Auckland

2

Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre

3

Barclay Suites

4

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

5

Emerald Inn On Takapuna Beach

6

Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park

7

InterContinental Auckland

8

Crowne Plaza Queenstown

9

Crowne Plaza Auckland

10

DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown