Travelling from Dubai to Auckland Airport (AKL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Dubai. Check out your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when planning your flight from Dubai to Auckland Airport (AKL).
Around 15 hours 55 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Dubai to Auckland Airport flight.
The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which is nine hours ahead of Dubai. Auckland Airport is located in Auckland.
The most popular route is from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Auckland Airport (AKL). Choose from 7 direct services every week. Emirates operates a 10:05am departure between DXB and AKL.
To ensure you get on your flight from Dubai to AKL, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Auckland Airport (AKL) leave from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Dubai to Auckland Airport with Emirates. This leading airline operates departures from DXB.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between DXB and AKL is Emirates.
Among carriers operating on this route, Emirates has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Dubai to AKL that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between DXB and AKL include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
The journey from central Dubai to DXB takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kms (9 miles) in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Dubai Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Auckland Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, 74.31% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
With public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Dubai to AKL flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 56.64%.
About Auckland Airport (AKL)
Have a late flight from Dubai to Auckland Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near AKL and turn in quicker:
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Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks before your Dubai to Auckland Airport flight.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport to the centre of Auckland is around 11 miles. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Auckland Airport (AKL)
£342 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Auckland Airport. A return flight starts at £589. These prices may change depending on availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Dubai to AKL. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Dubai to Auckland Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Dubai to AKL.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai to Auckland Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Auckland. July is when most people book flights from Dubai to Auckland Airport (AKL), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Dubai to AKL plane ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Auckland to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Auckland Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Auckland
Start your Auckland trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Dubai to Auckland Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Rangitoto Island, Auckland Bridge Climb and Bungy and Auckland Waterfront are major attractions which should feature on any good Auckland itinerary.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand waiting to be discovered. Around 97 kms (60 miles) south-east of Auckland, a visit to Hamilton will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Hamilton Pools, Hamilton Gardens and St Peter's Cathedral.
Around 145 kms (90 miles) south-east of Auckland, Tauranga is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Start your sightseeing at Mauao / Mount Maunganui summit, Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park and Maunganui Beach.
