Travelling from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Amritsar Airport (ATQ): what you need to know
Amritsar is seven hours 30 minutes behind Auckland and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your AKL to ATQ flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Auckland International Airport to Amritsar Airport. Many passengers pass through Dubai Airport when flying between AKL and ATQ.
Handy information about Auckland International Airport (AKL)
Of the departures from Auckland International Airport, 70% land on schedule at their destination.
Auckland International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near AKL? If you've booked an early flight from Auckland International Airport to Amritsar Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
Book a hotel near ATQ if you have a late Auckland International Airport to Amritsar Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Amritsar Airport (ATQ) to central Amritsar
Amritsar Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Amritsar. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Auckland International Airport to Amritsar Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Amritsar. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in August.
The warmest month in Amritsar is June, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 45ºC (113ºF). Book your flights from Auckland International Airport to Amritsar Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from AKL to ATQ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Amritsar. Around 402 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid.
If you're eager to discover another side of India, consider Ludhiana, about 121 kilometres south-east of Amritsar. Iskcon Ludhiana, Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib Ludhiana and ISKCON, Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Temple are key highlights.