Dec 26, 2017  -  Emirates is celebrating the fast-approaching new year with a range of low Hello 2018 return fares from New Zealand to the regions around its network, including UK, Europe and Africa from $1,599 return and Australia from $469 return.

The special Economy Class fares apply to various travel periods in 2018 and are on sale until January 16.

Flights from Auckland to Melbourne and Brisbane are available from $469 return and from Christchurch to Sydney for $489 return.

"The Hello 2018 fares are particularly attractive, especially for our many customers who appreciate the range of 39 Emirates destinations in Europe, 22 in Africa and 17 in the Middle East," said Emirates’ New Zealand Regional Manager, Chris Lethbridge. "To this network can now be added London Stansted, the new Emirates gateway in the UK from June."

In addition to fares starting from $1,599 return from both Auckland and Christchurch to UK, Europe and Africa, Emirates also has fares from both cities to the Middle East from $1,899 return. Other regional fares include Auckland to Asia return from $899 (Christchurch $999), Auckland to the Indian sub-continent from $1,479 (Christchurch from $1,599) and Auckland to Eastern Europe from $1,599 (Christchurch also from $1,599).

Emirates flies four daily A380 services from New Zealand to Dubai and beyond.

Various travel periods and other conditions apply. Fares are inclusive of all taxes and are subject to currency fluctuations and seat availability.

Bookings can be made through authorised travel agents, by phone to Emirates on 0508 364 728 or online at www.emirates.com/nz

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