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Select an airline for details. Airfares to all other UK & Europe cities available on request. First Class and Premium Economy airfares are displayed below this table.

On sale now Lead-in airfare

United Kingdom
London (Heathrow)	China Southern $6,990Asiana $7,199Air China $7,702Malaysia Airlines $8,853China Eastern $9,102Cathay Pacific $9,501Qatar Airways $10,117Turkish Airlines $10,833Singapore Airlines $11,151Air New Zealand $11,491Emirates $12,193Etihad $12,588Qantas $12,730*China Airlines · On request Lufthansa · On request
London (Gatwick)	Turkish Airlines $10,902Emirates $13,695
Manchester	Cathay Pacific $9,447Emirates $13,363
Western & Central Europe
Amsterdam	China Eastern $8,570Cathay Pacific $9,254Singapore Airlines $10,272Air New Zealand $11,149Emirates $12,022*
Brussels	Cathay Pacific $9,170*
Frankfurt	Lufthansa · On request
Paris	Air China $7,355Malaysia Airlines $8,465Qatar Airways $9,979Singapore Airlines $10,180Air New Zealand $11,149Emirates $11,791Etihad $12,327Qantas $12,339Lufthansa · On request
Zurich	Qatar Airways $9,374Singapore Airlines $10,334Air New Zealand $11,049Cathay Pacific $11,058Emirates $12,317*Swiss · On request
Southern Europe
Barcelona	Qatar Airways $9,386Emirates $12,748
Rome	Asiana $6,499Air China $7,081China Eastern $8,486Qatar Airways $9,989Air New Zealand $10,986Qantas $11,041Emirates $13,389*
South-East Europe
Istanbul	China Southern $5,639Turkish Airlines $9,380

“On request” means we’ll quote that fare on enquiry.

Indicative lead-in fares, per person return from New Zealand, in NZD, subject to availability. Where an airline offers more than one option to a city the lowest is shown, including the lower of Auckland and Christchurch departures. An airline appears under London (Gatwick) only where its fares are specific to Gatwick; otherwise its London fare is shown under Heathrow. Several fares are on sale for a limited time, and routings, stopovers and surcharges vary by airline. Lufthansa also quotes other European cities on request. See each airline’s section below for full routing, sale dates, travel periods and terms.

China Southern Business Class to UK / Europe

Route (return)	Lead-in Fare from (pp return)	Upper Est. from (pp return)
Business Class
Auckland via Guangzhou to Istanbul	$5,639*	$8,496*
Auckland via Guangzhou (with stopover(s)) to London Heathrow	$6,990*	$9,841*
Auckland via Guangzhou (no stopover) to London Heathrow	$12,857*	$20,097*
One stop route. Overnight stopover (complimentary) generally required. Frequent Flyer Programme: Sky Pearl Club.

Indicative long-life airfares. Subject to availability on your preferred travel dates. Complimentary 4- to 5-star stopover accommodation and airport transfers are available in Guangzhou if transit requirements are met. The “Upper Est.” (when provided) is an estimate of the airfare if the special / lead-in fare isn’t available on your dates; the actual price could be higher, or sold out. Advertised airfares exclude Fine Travel’s Professional Travel Services Fees.

Asiana Business Class to UK / Europe

Route (return)	Lead-in Fare from (pp return)	Upper Est. from (pp return)
Business Class
New Zealand via Sydney and Seoul to Rome	$6,499*	$9,076*
New Zealand via Sydney and Seoul to London	$7,199*	$9,697*
Three stop route. Overnight stopover (complimentary in one direction) may be required. Frequent Flyer Programme: Star Alliance until merger with Korean Air, then SkyTeam / SkyPass.

Indicative long-life airfares. Subject to availability on your preferred travel dates. Some Asiana connections require a stopover in Seoul, which is generally included in the airfare. If a stopover is required in Sydney, this is an additional cost.

Asiana is a Star Alliance member, so Air New Zealand Airpoints members may earn Airpoints Dollars and Status Points at the partner airline rate. The “Upper Est.” (when provided) is an estimate of the airfare if the special / lead-in fare isn’t available on your dates; the actual price could be higher, or sold out. Advertised airfares exclude Fine Travel’s Professional Travel Services Fees.

Air China Business Class to UK / Europe

Route (return)	Lead-in Fare from (pp return)	Upper Est. from (pp return)
Business Class
Auckland via Beijing to Rome	$7,081*	$7,701*
Auckland via Beijing to Paris	$7,355*	$7,975*
Auckland via Beijing to London Heathrow	$7,702*	$8,872*
One stop route. Overnight stopover in Beijing (at the airline’s expense) is generally required on the return leg. Frequent Flyer Programme: Star Alliance — potential to earn Air New Zealand Airpoints and Status Points.

Indicative long-life airfares. Subject to availability on your preferred travel dates. The “Upper Est.” (when provided) is an estimate of the airfare if the special / lead-in fare isn’t available on your dates; the actual price could be higher, or sold out. Advertised airfares exclude Fine Travel’s Professional Travel Services Fees.

Malaysia Airlines Business Class to London and Paris

Malaysia Airlines Business Class to UK / Europe

Route (return)	Lead-in Fare from (pp return)	Upper Est. from (pp return)
Business Class
On saleAuckland via Kuala Lumpur to Paris	$8,465*	$11,648*
On saleAuckland via Kuala Lumpur to London	$8,853*	$11,878*
One stop route with timely connections over Kuala Lumpur. Frequent Flyer Programme: Oneworld.

On sale until 24 June 2026. For departures between 11 June 2026 and 31 May 2027. Subject to availability on your preferred travel dates. Malaysia Airlines also offers flights via Australia, connecting with Qantas across the Tasman. The “Upper Est.” (when provided) is an estimate of the airfare if the special / lead-in fare isn’t available on your dates; the actual price could be higher, or sold out. Advertised airfares exclude Fine Travel’s Professional Travel Services Fees.

China Eastern Business Class to UK / Europe

Route (return)	Lead-in Fare from (pp return)	Upper Est. from (pp return)
Business Class
Auckland via Shanghai to Rome	$8,486*
Auckland via Shanghai to Amsterdam	$8,570*
Auckland via Shanghai to London	$9,102*
One stop route. Frequent Flyer Programme: SkyTeam / Eastern Miles.

Cathay Pacific Business Class to the UK & Europe

Cathay Pacific Business Class to UK / Europe

Route (return)	Lead-in Fare from (pp return)	Upper Est. from (pp return)
Premium Economy
On saleAuckland via Hong Kong to Manchester	$5,687*	$7,486*
On saleAuckland via Hong Kong to London	$5,740*	$8,803*
On saleAuckland via Hong Kong to Amsterdam	$5,865*	$7,538*
Business Class
On saleAuckland via Hong Kong to Brussels	$9,170*	$12,343*
On saleAuckland via Hong Kong to Amsterdam	$9,254*	$12,429*
On saleAuckland via Hong Kong to Manchester	$9,447*	$11,769*
On saleAuckland via Hong Kong to London	$9,501*	$11,910*
Auckland via Hong Kong to Zurich	$11,058*	$12,339*
One stop route. Stopover may be required to access best fares. Frequent Flyer Programme: Oneworld.

Cathay Pacific Fly Away Sale. Sale fares must be booked between 15 and 28 June 2026. Return travel is from 28 June 2026 to 11 March 2027, and your itinerary must include a Sunday. Fares shown are per person for return travel from Auckland via Hong Kong, were accurate as at 1 June 2026, and are subject to change and availability. Blackout periods apply: outbound New Zealand–Hong Kong 28 June–8 July 2026, 3–11 October 2026 and 20 November 2026–10 January 2027; returning Hong Kong–New Zealand 7 July–5 August 2026, 17 September–20 October 2026, 17–22 December 2026 and 2 January–14 February 2027.

Qatar Airways Business Class to UK / Europe

Route (return)	Lead-in Fare from (pp return)	Upper Est. from (pp return)
Business Class (Classic – R)
On saleAuckland via Adelaide & Doha to Zurich	$9,374*	$15,004*
On saleAuckland via Adelaide & Doha to Barcelona	$9,386*	$15,062*
On saleAuckland via Adelaide & Doha to Rome	$9,989*	$16,210*
On saleAuckland via Adelaide & Doha to Paris	$9,979*	$15,209*
On saleAuckland via Adelaide & Doha to London (Heathrow)	$10,117*	$14,807*
Qatar Airways returns to Auckland from 18 June 2026. As it rebuilds its network, flights to and from New Zealand will be via Adelaide. Optional stopover packages available for Doha. Frequent Flyer Programme: Oneworld.

On sale until 24 June 2026 for travel between 18 June and 30 September 2026. Subject to availability and Qatar Airways’ allocation of discounted airfares on your preferred travel dates. Weekend and peak-season surcharges may apply, and fares to other European cities are available. The “Upper Est.” (when provided) is an estimate of the airfare if the special / lead-in fare isn’t available on your dates; the actual price could be higher, or sold out. Advertised airfares exclude Fine Travel’s Professional Travel Services Fees.

Turkish Airlines Business Class to UK / Europe

Route (return)	Lead-in Fare from (pp return)	Upper Est. from (pp return)
Business Class
New Zealand via Asia and Istanbul to London (Heathrow)	$10,833*	$13,387*
New Zealand via Asia and Istanbul to Amsterdam	$9,952*	$13,179*
New Zealand via Asia to Istanbul	$9,380*	$10,800*
New Zealand via Asia and Istanbul to London (Gatwick)	$10,902*	$13,645*
Two stop routes. Optional stopovers in Istanbul (see promotion below). Frequent Flyer Programme: Star Alliance on Turkish-operated flights.

Indicative long-life airfares. Subject to availability on your preferred travel dates. Ask us about a stopover in Istanbul with three nights’ free 5-star accommodation for Business Class passengers (reducing to two nights from 1 July 2026).

From New Zealand, Turkish Airlines works with a range of partners to connect with Turkish Airlines flights to the UK and Europe. Our advertised airfares are based on flying from New Zealand with Malaysia Airlines, with other options also available. The “Upper Est.” (when provided) is an estimate of the airfare if the special / lead-in fare isn’t available on your dates; the actual price could be higher, or sold out. Advertised airfares exclude Fine Travel’s Professional Travel Services Fees.

Singapore Airlines Business Class to UK / Europe

Route (return)	Lead-in Fare from (pp return)	Upper Est. from (pp return)
Premium Economy
On saleAuckland via Singapore to Paris	$7,254*	$9,520*
On saleAuckland via Singapore to Amsterdam	$7,480*	$9,682*
On saleAuckland via Singapore to London	$7,158*	$10,021*
On saleChristchurch via Singapore to Paris	$7,232*	$9,499*
On saleChristchurch via Singapore to Amsterdam	$7,386*	$9,660*
On saleChristchurch via Singapore to London	$7,733*	$9,999*
Business Class
On saleAuckland via Singapore to Paris	$10,180*	$15,622*
On saleAuckland via Singapore to Amsterdam	$10,272*	$15,678*
On saleAuckland via Singapore to Zurich	$10,659*	$15,446*
On saleAuckland via Singapore to London	$11,172*	$15,961*
On saleChristchurch via Singapore to Zurich	$10,334*	$15,491*
On saleChristchurch via Singapore to Amsterdam	$10,803*	$15,590*
On saleChristchurch via Singapore to Paris	$10,807*	$15,596*
On saleChristchurch via Singapore to London	$11,151*	$15,940*
First Class
Auckland via Singapore to London	$25,940*	$27,315*
One stop route. Stopovers in Singapore available. Frequent Flyer Programme: Star Alliance.

Singapore Airlines offers “Book the Cook” for First, Business and Premium Economy guests →

On sale until 26 June 2026. For travel between 1 September and 30 November 2026 and 13 January to 23 March 2027. Outbound blackouts apply between 17 and 22 September 2026. Subject to availability on your preferred travel dates. The “Upper Est.” (when provided) is an estimate of the airfare if the special / lead-in fare isn’t available on your dates; the actual price could be higher, or sold out. Advertised airfares exclude Fine Travel’s Professional Travel Services Fees.

Air New Zealand Business Class to UK / Europe

Route (return)	Lead-in Fare from (pp return)	Upper Est. from (pp return)
Premium Economy
On saleNew Zealand via Singapore to Paris (Singapore Airlines)	$6,626*	—
On saleNew Zealand via Singapore to London (Singapore Airlines)	$7,128*	—
Business Class
On saleNew Zealand via Singapore to Rome (Singapore Airlines)	$10,986*	$13,420*
On saleNew Zealand via Singapore to Amsterdam (Singapore Airlines)	$11,149*	$13,583*
On saleNew Zealand via Singapore to London (Singapore Airlines)	$11,491*	$13,921*
On saleNew Zealand via Hong Kong to Zurich (Cathay Pacific)	$11,049*	—
On saleNew Zealand via Hong Kong to Paris (Air France)	$11,216*	—
On saleNew Zealand via Singapore to Paris (Singapore Airlines)	$11,149*	$16,116*
One stop route. Stopovers available. Frequent Flyer Programme: Star Alliance on Air New Zealand-operated flights, with potential to earn at partner rates on partner airlines.

On sale until 26 June 2026. For travel between 1 September and 23 March 2027. Blackouts apply to departures from New Zealand between 17 and 30 September and 15 to 28 December 2026. Subject to availability on your preferred travel dates. Air New Zealand flies directly to destinations in Asia or North America, then connects with partner airlines that fly to the UK and Europe. The “Upper Est.” (when provided) is an estimate of the airfare if the special / lead-in fare isn’t available on your dates; the actual price could be higher, or sold out. Advertised airfares exclude Fine Travel’s Professional Travel Services Fees.

China Airlines Business Class to London

Route (return)	Lead-in Fare from (pp return)	Upper Est. from (pp return)
Premium Economy
New Zealand via Brisbane and Taipei to London		$5,174*
Business Class
New Zealand via Brisbane and Taipei to London		$10,574*
Three stop route. Dynasty Frequent Flyer Programme (SkyTeam).

Emirates Business Class to UK / Europe

Route (return)	Lead-in Fare from (pp return)	Upper Est. from (pp return)
Premium Economy
Auckland via Dubai to London	$6,413*	$7,695*
Business Class
Auckland via Dubai to Amsterdam	$12,205*	$13,328*
Auckland via Dubai to Zurich	$12,317*	$13,241*
Auckland via Dubai to Paris	$11,791*	$12,995*
Auckland via Dubai to London (Gatwick)	$13,695*	$14,952*
Auckland via Dubai to Barcelona	$12,748*	$13,208*
Auckland via Dubai to Rome	$13,389*	$13,689*
Auckland via Dubai to Manchester	$13,363*	$13,807*
Auckland via Dubai to London (Heathrow)	$13,556*	$14,813*
Christchurch via Sydney and Dubai to Amsterdam	$12,022*	$13,506*
Christchurch via Sydney and Dubai to Paris	$11,830*	$13,397*
Christchurch via Sydney and Dubai to London (Heathrow)	$12,193*	$14,077*
First Class
Auckland via Dubai to Zurich	$18,980*	$20,160*
Auckland via Dubai to Paris	$19,257*	$20,437*
Auckland via Dubai to London	$21,154*	$22,418*
Two and three stop routes. Frequent Flyer Programme: Skywards.

Read more about Emirates’ complimentary Business Class and First Class chauffeur service, or our review of the Emirates A380 and Dubai as a stopover →

Indicative long-life airfares. Subject to availability on your preferred travel dates. Emirates applies a 4% surcharge for summer outbound travel between 26 June and 8 August 2026 and inbound travel between 30 July and 31 August 2026, and a 5% surcharge for winter outbound travel between 11 and 23 December 2026 and inbound travel between 1 and 12 January 2027; additional weekend surcharges also apply. Emirates Business Class and First Class airfares can include complimentary airport transfers. The “Upper Est.” (when provided) is an estimate of the airfare if the special / lead-in fare isn’t available on your dates; the actual price could be higher, or sold out. Advertised airfares exclude Fine Travel’s Professional Travel Services Fees.

Qantas Business Class to UK / Europe

Route (return)	Lead-in Fare from (pp return)	Upper Est. from (pp return)
Business Class
New Zealand via Perth direct to Rome	$11,041	$15,588*
New Zealand via Sydney and Singapore to Paris	$12,339*	$16,667*
New Zealand via Perth direct to London	$12,730*	$17,042*
New Zealand via Australia and Singapore to London	$13,697*	$18,156*
First Class
Business Class to Australia, First Class via Singapore to London	$20,892*	$22,154*
Two and three stop routes. Frequent Flyer Programme: Oneworld.

Qantas does not offer First Class on trans-Tasman flights, so Business Class will generally be the alternative. Qantas does not offer Premium Economy on all trans-Tasman flights, so some flights may be in Economy.

Swiss Air Business Class to UK / Europe

Route (return)	Lead-in Fare from (pp return)	Upper Est. from (pp return)
Premium Economy
New Zealand via Shanghai (with Air New Zealand) to Zurich — Package Fare**	$5,452*
New Zealand via Shanghai (with Air New Zealand) to Zurich	$5,987*
Business Class
New Zealand via Shanghai (with Air New Zealand) to Zurich — Package Fare**	On Request
New Zealand via Shanghai (with Air New Zealand) to Zurich	On Request
One stop route. Frequent Flyer Programme: Star Alliance (potential to earn Air New Zealand Airpoints and Status Points). **To access our Package Fares, a minimum spend on non-airfare components of your itinerary (such as accommodation, a tour or cruise) needs to be booked with us at the same time as the airfare. Subject to availability on your preferred travel dates. The outbound flight via Shanghai requires an overnight stopover in Shanghai

Indicative long-life airfares. Subject to availability on your preferred travel dates; availability is limited at these levels. Swiss partners with Air New Zealand via Asia to Zurich. The “Upper Est.” (when provided) is an estimate of the airfare if the special / lead-in fare isn’t available on your dates; the actual price could be higher, or sold out. Advertised airfares exclude Fine Travel’s Professional Travel Services Fees.

Lufthansa Group Business Class to UK / Europe

Route (return)	Lead-in Fare from (pp return)	Upper Est. from (pp return)
Premium Economy
New Zealand via Asia to Frankfurt	On request
Business Class
New Zealand via Asia to Frankfurt	On request
New Zealand via Asia and Germany to Paris	On request
New Zealand via North America / Asia to London	On request
Two and three stop routes. Frequent Flyer Programme: Star Alliance when travelling on Star Alliance member aircraft.

Indicative long-life airfares. Subject to availability on your preferred travel dates. The Lufthansa Group primarily partners with Star Alliance members to fly from New Zealand to the UK and Europe via the European hubs of Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich and Vienna, with itineraries via North America also available. Some Lufthansa fares are non-refundable and may not accrue NZ Airpoints. The “Upper Est.” (when provided) is an estimate of the airfare if the special / lead-in fare isn’t available on your dates; the actual price could be higher, or sold out. Advertised airfares exclude Fine Travel’s Professional Travel Services Fees.

Oman Air Business Class to UK / Europe

Route (return)	Lead-in Fare from (pp return)	Upper Est. from (pp return)
Business Class
Auckland via Kuala Lumpur and Muscat to Paris	$7,240*	$10,190*
Auckland via Kuala Lumpur and Muscat to London	$8,456*	$9,151*
Two and three stop routes. Frequent Flyer Programme: Oneworld.

Indicative long-life airfares. Subject to availability on your preferred travel dates; availability is limited at these levels. Oman Air partners with Malaysia Airlines for flights between Auckland and Kuala Lumpur. Important: on some flights Oman Air operates a Boeing 737-8 MAX, which does not offer full lie-flat Business Class seats. The “Upper Est.” (when provided) is an estimate of the airfare if the special / lead-in fare isn’t available on your dates; the actual price could be higher, or sold out. Advertised airfares exclude Fine Travel’s Professional Travel Services Fees.

Etihad Airways Business Class to the UK & Europe

Etihad Airways Business Class to UK / Europe

Route (return)	Lead-in Fare from (pp return)	Upper Est. from (pp return)
Business Class
New Zealand via Australia and Abu Dhabi to Paris	$12,327*
New Zealand via Australia and Abu Dhabi to London	$12,588*
Three stop routes. Frequent Flyer Programme: Etihad Guest.

Indicative long-life airfares. Subject to availability on your preferred travel dates. Weekend surcharges may apply, and trans-Tasman airfares may be in Economy Class if the allocated aircraft does not have a Business Class cabin. The “Upper Est.” (when provided) is an estimate of the airfare if the special / lead-in fare isn’t available on your dates; the actual price could be higher, or sold out. Advertised airfares exclude Fine Travel’s Professional Travel Services Fees.

Korean Air Business Class to UK / Europe

Route (return)	Lead-in Fare from (pp return)	Upper Est. from (pp return)
Business Class
Auckland via Seoul to Europe	On request
Auckland via Seoul to London	On request
Two stop route. Frequent Flyer Programme: SkyPass (SkyTeam).

Indicative long-life airfares. Subject to availability on your preferred travel dates. Long connection times via Seoul generally mean a stopover is required. The “Upper Est.” (when provided) is an estimate of the airfare if the special / lead-in fare isn’t available on your dates; the actual price could be higher, or sold out. Advertised airfares exclude Fine Travel’s Professional Travel Services Fees.