Cheap Flights from Auckland International to Amsterdam Schiphol

Which airlines fly from Auckland to Amsterdam?

It's not possible to fly directly from Auckland to Amsterdam because of the distance, but a number of airlines offer connecting flights with 1 layover in airports worldwide.

The most frequent flights are with:

• Air China

• Air New Zealand

• Cathay Pacific

• Emirates

• United

Is there a time difference between Auckland and Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is 10 to 12 hours behind Auckland at different times of the year, due to daylight saving time. It's generally 12 hours behind during the New Zealand summertime and 10 hours behind in the winter.

What weather should you expect in Amsterdam?

Amsterdam has cooler summers and much colder winters than Auckland, but these happen at opposite times of the year. Amsterdam's average temperatures range from 17°C in August (summer) to 2.5°C in January (winter).

How expensive is Amsterdam?

Food and transport tend to be more expensive in Amsterdam, but drinks at cafes and pubs are usually 1 to 2 dollars cheaper. The Netherlands uses the euro, with €1 being equivalent to over NZ$1.50.

Essential travel information for Amsterdam

You don't need a visa to visit the Netherlands for up to 90 days if you're a New Zealand passport holder. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the time you arrive.

Departing from Auckland

Auckland International Airport (AKL) is New Zealand's best-connected airport. By car, the trip from the CBD takes 20 minutes, but if you're making the journey by bus, you may be travelling for up to 40 minutes. You should aim to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure time.

Auckland Airport has 2 terminals: domestic and international. These are only a short distance apart and can easily be walked between if you end up at the wrong one, although a free shuttle bus also runs this route.

The International Terminal is the larger of the 2. Check-in facilities are on the ground floor, but security checks take place upstairs. All departure gates and airport lounges are upstairs too, as are most of the restaurants and shops.

Find out more about Auckland Airport.

Arriving in Amsterdam

Amsterdam Airport (AMS), officially Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, is one of the busiest airports in Europe and the main international gateway to the Netherlands.

If you've already passed through immigration into a Schengen Zone country during your connecting flights, you won't need to do it again and can head straight to the baggage claim area on the ground floor. All other passengers need to go through Passport Control first.

The airport is located 20km from the centre of Amsterdam. You can get there by train from Schiphol Airport station, just across the plaza from the airport, catch a bus with Interliner, Schiphol Sternet or Zuidtangent, or hail a taxi from the rank outside the departure hall.

Find out more about Amsterdam Airport.

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Please note: all information is correct as of October, 2017.