Travelling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which is 12 hours ahead of Amsterdam.
To ensure you get on your AMS to AKL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Auckland Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AMS and AKL:
Incheon International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Auckland Airport flight is $783. A return ticket is currently $1,757. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AMS to AKL if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Auckland Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of the flights that depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% land on time at their destination.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Auckland Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near AMS:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you're getting in on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Auckland Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near AKL:
Pick up an Auckland Airport rental car and explore Auckland and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Yes rentals and Bargain Rental Cars are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Auckland Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland Airport, Auckland is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Auckland Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Auckland. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Auckland Airport for February if you want to explore Auckland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AMS to AKL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've seen Auckland, now it's time to explore other parts of New Zealand. Journey about 499 kilometres south to Wellington to tick off its must-visit sights. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Manukau City is another must-experience destination in New Zealand and is around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. No trip is complete without visiting Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.