Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
15 hours 48 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Auckland Airport. Auckland is 9 hours ahead of Dubai and is in the UTC+13 timezone.
Take your pick of 9 weekly flights from Dubai Airport to Auckland Airport. The 10:05 departure with Emirates is the earliest you can take between DXB and AKL. Emirates operates the last service of the day at 21:10 if you're not into early starts.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Emirates is your gateway to discovering Auckland (and maybe even some other great parts of New Zealand!). Look through the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Auckland Airport offered by this carrier.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Dubai Airport to Auckland Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the top stopovers between DXB and AKL:
Ngurah Rai International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Changi International Airport
Before getting your cheap ticket from DXB to AKL, check whether you need a visa to enter New Zealand. Visa and travel document requirements may differ and are updated often. For the most up-to-date information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're going to.
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to AKL if you're catching a late flight from Dubai Airport to Auckland Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 49 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Auckland Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near DXB:
More about Auckland
After locking in your flights from DXB to AKL, you'll need to find a hotel in Auckland. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum are must-visits when exploring Auckland.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport to central Auckland is around 30 minutes in a car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 24 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dubai Airport to Auckland Airport is $787. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,138. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure flight tickets from DXB to AKL.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Dubai Airport to Auckland Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Getting a cheap ticket from DXB to AKL is straightforward with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when the price has fallen.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai Airport to Auckland Airport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Auckland Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Auckland in April.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you want to explore Auckland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15 ºC and 24 ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DXB to AKL in July. Average temperatures are between 9 ºC and 14 ºC then.