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Flights from Auckland to Edinburgh

There are no direct flights from Auckland to Edinburgh. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 27h 28m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 26h 48m
AKLEDIDXB

Auckland to Edinburgh at a glance

Fastest journey26h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Auckland to Edinburgh

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
AKL Dubai (DXB) EDI
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~27h 28m
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AKL Doha (DOH) EDI
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~27h 36m
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3
AKL New York (JFK) EDI
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Same alliance ~26h 48m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
17,886 km11,107 miles
Journey time
26h 48mestimate
Time difference
-13hEdinburgh vs Auckland
Currency in Edinburgh
GBP
Airports
AKL → EDI

Flights from Auckland to Edinburgh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Auckland to Edinburgh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Doha and New York. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Edinburgh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 26h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 17,886 km.
Where do you change planes between Auckland and Edinburgh?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and New York (JFK). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Auckland and Edinburgh?
Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL). Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
What is the time difference between Auckland and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 13 hours behind Auckland.

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