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How to get fromNew Zealand to Athensby plane or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from New Zealand to Athens by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Auckland

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane AKL - ATH
    30h 5m
    €710–1,612

  2. Fly from Palmerston

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane PMR - ATH
    34h 31m
    €441–1,011

  3. Fly from Christchurch International Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CHC - ATH
    30h 15m
    €812–1,312

  4. Fly from Tauranga Airport

    1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane TRG - ATH
    31h 22m
    €461–1,023

  5. Fly from Wellington

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane WLG - ATH
    29h 20m
    €1,013–3,615

  6. Bus to Rotorua, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane ROT - ATH
    34h 34m

Auckland (AKL) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration27h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,494.6 km
  • Duration: 30h 5m

What companies run services between New Zealand and Athens, Greece?

Air New Zealand, Scoot Tigerair, and three other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily.

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