Flights from Napier to Auckland

When is the best time to visit Auckland?

With a plethora of outdoor activities to enjoy in New Zealand’s biggest city, the summer months of December to February are a great time to grab flights from Napier to Auckland. With temperatures ranging from a pleasant 15°C in the evening to a toasty 30°C during the day, this also makes it the busiest time of the year for visitors to the city.

During the summer months, the city is always buzzing with visitors flying into Auckland Airport (AKL) from all over the world as well as other parts of New Zealand. It might be peak tourist season but there are plenty of visitors exploring parts of New Zealand outside of major cities, so you won’t be overwhelmed with crushing crowd numbers if you’re staying in Auckland. If you want to save money on flights from Napier Airport to Auckland Airport during the summer, then book your trip as soon as possible. The sooner you book, the cheaper your flights may be. Tip: the best bargains go quickly, so make sure you waste no time when looking for NPE to AKL flights.

If you miss out on the cheap flights from Napier to Auckland for summer travel, another great time to visit is winter. May through to September are generally the cooler months, with temperatures only ever as high as 18°C, but with a couple extra layers you’ll be able to soak up the sights all the same. You can also get cheap flights from Hawke’s Bay Airport in Napier to Auckland during October and April. Better still, if you travel in either October or April, the weather will be warmer than in the winter months.

Auckland Airport is only a short drive, train or bus trip from the city centre. A taxi from AKL will usually cost between $35 and $40,and takes around 30 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic. Because both Auckland Airport and Hawke’s Bay Airport aren’t too far from the respective city centres, you don’t need to worry about forking out lots on airport transfers when you book your cheap flights from Napier to Auckland.

What are the best things to do in Auckland?

Auckland is a city packed with incredible places and exciting attractions, making it popular all year round. You might be a thrillseeker, foodie, nature lover, or art enthusiast; either way, there’s something for everyone in New Zealand’s thriving City of Sails. From the moment you step foot off the plane at Auckland Airport, you’ll begin to see all that New Zealand’s largest city has to offer.

When you book flights from Napier to Auckland, make sure the Sky Tower is on your itinerary. This iconic skyscraper has helped define the Auckland skyline as one of the most spectacular cityscapes in New Zealand. It’s also famous for being the tallest free-standing fixture in the Southern Hemisphere. Believe it or not, it only took two years to complete.

It’s also renowned as a luxurious dining establishment, where you can enjoy some of New Zealand’s finest cuisine as you look out across the city. If you’re keen to have a meal at the top of the Sky Tower, think about reserving a table once you’ve booked your flight from Napier to Auckland.

If you’re less of a fine diner and more of an adrenaline junkie, you can walk along the the SkyWalk platform or even do a Sky Jump! If that’s not enough to get your heart pumping, visit Auckland Harbour Bridge. There, you’ll be able to do New Zealand’s only bridge climb or do a bungy jump into the famous Waitemata Harbour.

For the art enthusiast, there are plenty of world-class exhibitions going on at different times of the year in Auckland. From the Sculptureum or Auckland Museum, to a guided walking tour around the city’s stunning contemporary sculptures, art in Auckland is exciting, interesting and embedded within the city’s vibrant social scene.

How much time should I spend in Auckland?

Since flights from Napier to Auckland are only around an hour long, you could easily visit Auckland for a long weekend and still have plenty of time to see all the main attractions. If you’re planning a longer trip, you’d also have time to visit the Great Barrier Island, Matakana and Hauraki Gulf. Either way, Webjet’s cheap flights from Napier to Auckland makes sure you’ve got plenty of extra cash in your pocket to begin planning the holiday that you want.