Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, which makes Auckland ten hours ahead of Riyadh.
Your RUH to AKL flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Auckland Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RUH and AKL:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Dubai Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Currently, R 8,180 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 20,420. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RUH to AKL, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport to Auckland Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that take off from RUH land on time.
King Khaled International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Auckland Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near RUH:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a King Khaled International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Explore without limits with an Auckland Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and chase adventure across Auckland and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Auckland Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport to the centre of Auckland has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The quietest month for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Auckland Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Auckland based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you want to go to Auckland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RUH to AKL in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand just waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres south of Auckland, a trip to Wellington will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in New Zealand, consider Manukau City, about 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church are key highlights.