In order to reach New Zealand from other international destinations, travellers can choose from flights and boats. New Zealand is not connected to any country by bus or train.
Auckland International Airport is the busiest airport in New Zealand that handles most of the overseas traffic. The official carrier of New Zealand, Air New Zealand, operates flights to and from Europe, North America, eastern Asia and the Pacific.
Australia is connected to New Zealand by flights operated by Air New Zealand and Qantas. In continental Europe, Frankfurt and London are the major destinations that provide flights for New Zealand.
Other airports that also serve as the entry point in New Zealand are Christchurch International Airport, Wellington Airport and Queenstown Airport.
Boats are another mode of transportation for entering New Zealand. A ferry service operates between New Zealand and Australia. The major harbours that serve ferries and yachts in New Zealand are Bay of Islands, Auckland, Whangarei and Wellington.
Best way of reaching New Zealand
New Zealand is connected to India by indirect flights that fly to cities like Christchurch, Auckland and Queenstown. Singapore is the most popular stopover destination for flights between India and Christchurch. Most of the flights connecting India to Auckland stop at Bangkok.
Singapore Airlines operates maximum number of indirect flights between Mumbai and Christchurch. However, the shortest flight between the two destinations is operated by Emirates. Six airlines, including Qantas and Thai Airways, operate flights between Delhi and Christchurch. Asiana Airlines operates the shortest flight between Delhi and Christchurch.
Flights connecting India to Auckland fly out from Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chandigarh. Most of the indirect flights between Delhi and Auckland are operated by Thai Airways. Cathay Pacific operates maximum flights between Mumbai and Auckland. Indirect flights connecting India to Queenstown fly out only from Mumbai and Hyderabad.