Ahmedabad, Gujarat’s largest city, is a well-established India route for Kiwis, and none of the four main New Zealand departure cities runs a non-stop service. For general tips on this corridor, see our NZ to India travel guide.
A range of major international carriers operate on this route, offering different layovers, baggage allowances and cabin classes:
Airline availability changes by travel date and route. Mann Travel can help compare fares, stopovers, baggage inclusions and connection times based on your preferred travel dates.
No direct service. Total travel time runs 18 to 25 hours, with routes via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur generally the fastest. Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air India and Thai Airways are the main carriers. Return fares typically run NZD 1,200 to NZD 1,800, and booking 8 to 12 weeks ahead tends to secure the better end of that range. Full detail on flights to Ahmedabad from Auckland.
No direct service. Return fares typically run NZD 1,500 to NZD 2,500. Full detail on flights to Ahmedabad from Wellington.
No direct service, connecting through the usual major hubs. Booking 8 to 10 weeks ahead tends to secure better fares, and prices rise noticeably around December, January and school holidays. Full detail on flights to Ahmedabad from Christchurch.
No direct service, typically involving one or two stopovers via Singapore, Melbourne or Sydney. Full detail on flights to Ahmedabad from Queenstown.
You’ll depart from one of four New Zealand international airports: Auckland (AKL), Wellington (WLG), Christchurch (CHC) or Queenstown (ZQN). All flights arrive at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) in Ahmedabad.
Standard economy fares typically include 20 to 30kg of checked baggage plus a 7 to 10kg cabin bag, though the exact allowance depends on the airline and fare type.
New Zealand passport holders can apply for an Indian e-Visa online, provided the passport is valid for at least six months from arrival. Non-Indian passport holders may also need a transit visa depending on the stopover country.
Mann Travel NZ offers a few ways to spread the cost of a fare this size: Q Card, Gem Visa, Afterpay, or a Book Now, Pay in Slices plan that lets you lock in your fare now and pay it off before you fly.
Booking two to three months ahead generally secures the most competitive seasonal fares on this route, and earlier again for December, January or festival-period travel. If your fare feels high compared to what someone else paid, our guide on why flights to India cost what they do explains the main drivers.
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No, not from any city. Every route connects through at least one international hub.
Auckland currently has the lowest confirmed return fares, from around NZD 1,200, with Christchurch generally competitive too.
A valid Indian e-Visa, applied for online, provided your New Zealand passport has at least six months’ validity remaining.
Yes. Call, email or WhatsApp our Auckland team and we’ll compare all four cities for your dates.
Auckland and Christchurch travellers should book 8 to 12 weeks ahead; two to three months is a reasonable rule of thumb across all four cities, earlier again for December, January or festival travel.
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