A trip to New Zealand needs to be well planned: The pure flight duration from Zurich to Auckland, for example, is around 22 hours, plus the transit time at Changi Airport in Singapore. The pure flight time to Singapore is around 12 hours, to Auckland and Christchurch just under 10 hours. We are here to make the long journey comfortable and enjoyable for you!
From Zurich, we offer flights to Auckland and Christchurch with a stop in Singapore. Thanks to our cooperation with Air New Zealand, you benefit from ideal connections for your onwards journey from Singapore.
Please start a flight search to check the current fares to Christchurch and Auckland.
Through our alliance with Air New Zealand, the national airline of New Zealand, we can offer you an even more comprehensive route network with additional flights and the best connections to New Zealand. Together, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand provide you with a carefree journey to New Zealand - from booking to arrival.
With Air New Zealand, you experience New Zealand from the moment you step on the plane. With innovative seats in all cabins, award-winning New Zealand wines and delicious food, Air New Zealand is a great choice for your flight to New Zealand.
Air New Zealand flights from Singapore to Auckland, as well as flights within New Zealand, are operated under a codeshare agreement. This gives you a maximum of flexibility when booking and travelling to New Zealand.
A generous baggage allowance is included with Singapore Airlines. Even in Economy Class, you can benefit from a checked baggage allowance between 25kg and 30kg, depending on fare type, plus hand luggage. Enough for a long stay in New Zealand.
Yes, Singapore Airlines offers discounts for students who sign up as a KrisFlyer member (free of charge) and identify themselves as a student with Sheer Verification. Students benefit from discounted fares, more flexibility on rebooking and additional baggage allowance.
It is becoming increasingly important to fly responsibly. Together, we can initiate the necessary changes. As a Singapore Airlines Group customer, you can offset your carbon emissions at any time before or after your flight via the microsite below.
The Singapore Airlines Group is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. This will be achieved by investing in the latest generation aircraft, improving operational efficiency, using low-carbon technologies such as sustainable aviation fuels, and sourcing high-quality carbon offsets.
Auckland is a lively, colorful center for outstanding food, music, art and culture. This vibrant place combines exciting city live with beautiful beaches, great hiking trails and a dozen enchanting holiday islands. Go on a boat trip and be on the lookout for dolphins or other animals, or visit nearby Kumeu for a wine tasting.
Waiheke Island
Beautiful Waiheke Island is only a 35-minute ferry ride across the harbour from downtown Auckland. Here, vineyards meet olive trees and beaches. You can taste 30 local wines, enjoy excellent restaurants and buy local artwork.
The region of Canterbury in South New Zealand offers a lot of sporting activities: golfing, skiing, bungee jumping, mountain biking, whitewater rafting or wind surfing.
A must-see is the city of Christchurch with its award-winning botanical garden, countless parks and lovely boulevards to stroll along. Visit the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, where you can look out for kiwis or the Orana Wildlife park, New Zealand’s only open range zoo.
With our partners Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia you can reach more destinations in New Zealand and Australia as well as the breath-taking islands of the South Seas.
Image credits: Kyle Mulinder, Eric Hanson, Camille Rutherford.