Flying from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which is ten hours ahead of Manama.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your BAH to AKL flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bahrain International Airport to Auckland Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BAH and AKL:
Dubai Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
496 € is the lowest price for a one-way Bahrain International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Return flights start at 1.195 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BAH to AKL, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bahrain International Airport to Auckland Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BAH to AKL.
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Handy information about Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Bahrain International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BAH land on schedule 85.53% of the time.
To get to Bahrain International Airport from central Manama, it takes around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bahrain International Airport to Auckland Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BAH:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
Book a hotel close to AKL if you're taking a late Bahrain International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Auckland Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars to explore Auckland and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Auckland Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Auckland. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bahrain International Airport to Auckland Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Auckland in April.
Lock in your flight from Bahrain International Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you want to go to Auckland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BAH to AKL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Auckland, now it's time to discover other parts of New Zealand. Travel around 499 kilometres south to Wellington to tick off its leading sights. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland, Manukau City is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Start your sightseeing at Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.