At a glance
- Direct flights
- None. Expect one stop.
- Route code
- AKL to HYD (Auckland to Hyderabad)
- Typical journey
- Around a day with one stop
- Usual stopovers
- Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Hong Kong or a Gulf hub
- Busy periods
- Sankranti in January, Ugadi, Dasara and Bathukamma in September or October, and Deepavali
- Good to know
- The airport is outside the city, so plan the road transfer
- Arrival airport
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Flying to Hyderabad from New Zealand
Hyderabad is the main international gateway for Telangana, and for many families in Andhra Pradesh it is a practical alternative to flying into the coast. If your relatives are in Warangal, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam or Tirupati, ask us to price the domestic leg with your international flights and compare it with other gateways.
The airport is outside the city, so the road transfer takes time, especially at busy hours. Ask your relatives to plan the pick-up and leave room before a connection or a family event.
Sankranti, Ugadi, Dasara and Deepavali
Sankranti falls in mid-January, Ugadi in March or April, and Dasara and Bathukamma in September or October, followed by Deepavali. Families often schedule trips around these festivals and the wedding season, so fares typically rise as they approach. Tell us your dates early, and how flexible you are.
Choosing a gateway for Andhra Pradesh
Whether Hyderabad is the best gateway depends on where in Andhra Pradesh your family lives and which connection is cheapest on your dates. We often price two options, such as Hyderabad and Chennai, so you can compare the total cost and total travel time rather than just the long-haul fare.
Airlines on this route
Airlines commonly used between New Zealand and Hyderabad include Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Gulf carriers, usually with a connecting carrier. Availability and value change by date, so we compare them for you.
