Air New Zealand flies direct from London Heathrow to Hong Kong, with a flight time of approximately 11 hours 45 minutes.

Hong Kong is best appreciated from Victoria Peak, which offers spectacular views of the harbour and the sea. Excellent sightseeing opportunities can also be found in the neighbouring monasteries and ancient fishing villages, where tourists can savour traditional Cantonese cuisine and fresh seafood on a floating restaurant.

Keen shoppers will enjoy exploring the Temple Street Night Markets where true bargains can be found, as well as the numerous Japanese-style shopping emporiums, world class department stores and mega-malls in the heart of the city.

When to Go

October-December delivers pleasant breezes, sunshine and temperatures between 17-20ºC. March and April are warm too, while the Summer is humid and September brings typhoons.

Read more about Hong Kong on the Air New Zealand website and flights to Hong Kong here.

The flight time from the UK to New Zealand is approximately 25 hours via Los Angeles or Hong Kong. Air New Zealand’s long-haul inflight services will ensure that you travel in comfort and style, with a range of Economy and Business tickets available at affordable rates.

New Zealand route map

Many tourists flock to New Zealand after being bewitched by the magical landscapes seen in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. The country’s scenery does not disappoint with verdant hills, peaceful green meadows, craggy mountains, and deserted beaches.

With a population of only four million people, the country is an ideal place for visitors to escape from their hectic lifestyles to relax and rejuvenate. Explore the peaceful countryside on a tour, sample local gourmet food and wines, or swim with wild dolphins off the beautiful New Zealand coastline.

New Zealand is also renowned as a giant playground for outdoor enthusiasts, who can enjoy a wide range of high-adrenaline activities including scuba diving, rock climbing, parasailing and horse riding.

When to Go

The north of New Zealand is subtropical and the south, mild. Unlike the UK, New Zealand summer months are December, January and February, and the winter months June, July and August.

In summer, the average maximum temperature ranges between 20-30ºC and in winter between 10-15ºC.

What are you waiting for? Plan and book your journey to New Zealand with Air New Zealand today!

Air New Zealand Flights

The airline is renowned for its highest levels of customer service, and as a Star Alliance member you can be assured of a comfortable journey with the latest entertainment at your fingertips, high quality food and wines, and the trademark friendly service that you can expect from their cabin crew.

Use the safe and secure Air New Zealand website to buy tickets, review your booking, reserve seats, or request special assistance. The airline will do all they can to make your journey comfortable, especially if you’re travelling with children.

Business Premier Passengers are also expertly catered for and can enjoy the comforts of the fully lie-flat bed – at 6ft 7in, it allows travellers to fully relax and arrive at their destination feeling refreshed and invigorated.

Whether you’re travelling for business or leisure, Air New Zealand makes your journey stress free with its choice of travel packages, which include:

• Flight reservations
• City stopovers
• Hotel bookings
• Flight & hotel packages
• Multistop tickets

As a Star Alliance member, you will receive a fantastic New Zealand experience the moment you board the aircraft. Air New Zealand prides itself on providing a exceptional customer service. You can relax in exceptionally comfy seats, enjoy terrific menus and drinks boasting the top-quality New Zealand ingredients and wines, and experience the brilliant in-flight entertainment systems handy to every passenger on the plane.

Business Premier Passengers will also be able to relish the comforts of the fully lie flat bed in the Business Premier cabin, providing you plenty of time to repose and prepare for your important journey forward.

So what are you holding back for? Begin planning your journey today with Air New Zealand. Book your flights here!

BMI was originated as Derby Aviation and started out commercial flights in 1949. The airline name became recognised as British Midland before being renamed to BMI in 2002. BMI was the first airline to provide a system of reservation and paying for tickets online, innovating this in 1995. BMI is the second largest operator at London Heathrow, from where it flies across the United Kingdom, European Union, the Middle East and Africa. The airline as well flies to to the north America and the Caribbean from Manchester airport. BMI is part of the Star Alliance group.

BMI is best known for providing excellent value offers on business, premium economy and economy cabins on its major business routes and long-haul flights. There is a single-class cabin on other domestic and European flights.All BMI flights provide a complimentary checked luggage allowance. BMI is presently in the process of equipping its long haul aircrafts with flat beds in business class.

BMI operates a frequent flyer programme for its customers called the Diamond Club. Points are collected by flying with BMI and making reservations with their partners. The scheme offers four different levels of membership – Blue, Blue plus, Silver and Gold. All members can claim free flights, with additional benefits for Silver and Gold members, including ariport lounge access and an added baggage margin. Gold membership also offers four complimentary upgrades a year. BMI also operates an excellent reward programme called Highflyers, this scheme is specially designed for PAs and secretaries who could accumulate and mange their company reward accounts. Only Blue and Gold membership levels are applicable for Highflyers and rebates are provided on flights and purchases with other selected partners.