Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland is nine hours ahead of Abu Dhabi and observes the UTC+13 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your AUH to AKL flight.
Travelling during a peak month like February? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Auckland Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between AUH and AKL include:
Ngurah Rai International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
RM2,883 is currently the best price for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Return flights start at RM4,990. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from AUH to AKL, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Auckland Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from AUH to AKL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Of the departures from Abu Dhabi International Airport, 78.54% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Abu Dhabi to Abu Dhabi International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near AUH? If you're catching an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Auckland Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Abu Dhabi International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Auckland Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars to explore Auckland and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Auckland Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland Airport, Auckland is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Auckland Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Auckland. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AUH to AKL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've seen Auckland. Around 499 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Manukau City is another favourite destination in New Zealand and is around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. No trip is complete without seeing Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.