Travelling from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
Amsterdam is 12 hours behind Auckland and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your AKL to AMS flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Auckland International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between AKL and AMS include:
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Handy information about Auckland International Airport (AKL)
70% of flights leaving from Auckland International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Auckland International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AKL? If you're boarding an early flight from Auckland International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Reserve a hotel close to AMS if you're taking a late Auckland International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Amsterdam and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam
From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Auckland International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Amsterdam in February.
Before locking in your flight from Auckland International Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 25ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from AKL to AMS in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Rotterdam is just one of the many places in the Netherlands waiting to be explored after you've experienced Amsterdam. Around 56 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
If you want to check out another side of the Netherlands, consider The Hague, about 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague are among its highlights.