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There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Auckland by plane, bus, train, or night train

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Fly Sofia Airport to Auckland
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Auckland (AKL)plane SOF - AKL
32h 37m
$1,177–3,067
Fly Sofia Airport to Whangarei Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane SOF - WRE
2. Take the bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Centralbus
39h 22m
$885–2,265
Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Auckland
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Auckland (AKL)plane BEG - AKL
36h 57m
$1,469–2,200
Train, night train to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Auckland
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Auckland (AKL)plane OTP - AKL
33h 38m
$1,419–2,035

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Auckland (AKL) flights

24Weekly Planes

35h 59mAverage Duration

$1,172Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17,539.1 km
Duration: 32h 37m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Auckland, New Zealand?

Flydubai, Emirates, and three other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Auckland (AKL) 3 times a day.

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Auckland(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Auckland is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an urban population of about It is located in the greater Auckland Region, the area governed by Auckland Council, which includes outlying rural areas and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, and which has a total population of as of It is the most populous city of New Zealand and the fifth largest city in Oceania. While Europeans continue to make up the plurality of Auckland's population, the city became multicultural and cosmopolitan in the late-20th century, with Asians accounting for 31% of the city's population in 2018. Auckland has the fourth largest foreign-born population in the world, with 39% of its residents born overseas. With its large population of Pasifika New Zealanders, the city is also home to the biggest ethnic Polynesian population in the world. The Māori-language name for Auckland is Tāmaki Makaurau, meaning "Tāmaki desired by many", in reference to the desirability of its natural resources and geography.

Things to do in Auckland

Museum of Transport and Technology(Opens in a new window)

The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) is a transport and technology museum located in Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand. It is located close to the Western Springs Stadium, Auckland Zoo and the Western Springs Park. The museum has large collections of civilian and military aircraft and other land transport vehicles. An ongoing programme is in place to restore and conserve items in the collections. This work is largely managed by volunteers but, since the passing of the Museum of Transport and Technology Act in 2000, has been supported by full-time professional museum staff. New public programmes and facilities now promote the collections.

Railway Enthusiasts Society(Opens in a new window)

The Railway Enthusiasts Society Incorporated (known by its acronym RES) is a New Zealand railway enthusiast society formed on 17 July 1958. RES formed the Glenbrook Vintage Railway (GVR) in 1968, with GVR now forming a separate charitable trust.

Footrot Flats Fun Park(Opens in a new window)

Footrot Flats Fun Park was a theme park on Te Atatū Peninsula, West Auckland, New Zealand. Opening in 1982 as Leisureland, the park rebranded to be themed around the Murray Ball cartoon Footrot Flats in 1984. During the 1980s, it was the largest theme park in New Zealand. In its final year of operation, the park rebranded as Something Different Fun Park, before closing in 1989.

Rainbow's End (theme park)(Opens in a new window)

Rainbow's End is a theme park in Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand. Rainbow's End has an area of 9.3 ha and includes the main theme park and also Kidz Kingdom, a family entertainment centre for children 8 years and under. The park, owned by Rainbows End Theme Park Limited, a subsidiary of Rangatira Limited, is New Zealand's largest theme park and currently employs up to 300 staff.

Places to stay in Auckland

M Social Hotel Auckland(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park Auckland(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Auckland Rose Park Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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