| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | October | Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop |
| Average price | $1,974 | Average for return flights in May 2022 |
Flights to Naples Airport (NAP), Naples, can be accessed from New Zealand’s main international airport, Auckland International Airport (AKL), with average journey times ranging anywhere between 30h and 50h, depending on which route is taken. You can also find flights from Christchurch and Wellington. Flights from Christchurch Airport (CHC) range from 40-56h, with the quickest flight at around 41h 10min and the longest at roughly 55h 35min. Equally, Wellington Airport (WLG) has somewhat lengthy flight options, ranging between 42-52h, with the shortest route taking about 42h 15min and the longest at roughly 52h 15min.
Unfortunately, direct flights are not available from New Zealand to Amalfi, Italy. However, there are several options with two and three layovers to choose from. Christchurch Airport offers Amalfi flight deals to Naples Airport with a total journey time of about 41h 10min and only two layovers, at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Munich Airport (MUC), for around 6h 50min and 9h 30min transfer times respectively. A more economical option from this airport includes three layovers, in Auckland, Kuala Lumpur and Dubai, with a total journey time of about 51h. Wellington Airport equally offers a more economical route with three layovers, in Auckland, Dubai and Rome, with a total journey duration of roughly 44h 25min. You can also fly from Auckland Airport with two layovers, at Singapore and Zurich Airport (ZRH), for about 4h 25min and 4h respectively, with a journey time of around 33h 45min.
To transfer from Naples Airport to Amalfi city centre, it is possible to take a Line 1 train, which will usually get you there in just under 2h at an approximate cost of € 40 (NZ$ 67). There is also a bus route, which is significantly cheaper at around € 8 (NZ$ 13) and generally takes just under 3h. Take the Line 5120 bus from the airport to Salerno, where you must change to the Amalfi bus, running hourly. Alternatively, there is a ferry option, costing around € 41 (NZ$ 69). You must first take a bus from the airport to connect to Beverello-Angioino, where you will transfer to the Naples ferry at the port. Buses from the airport to the port run every 30min or so, and you can expect a complete journey time of around 3h.
Amalfi is well known for its beautiful coastline, and you may want to take advantage of a boat cruise to explore the many caves and coves or take a snorkel or dive trip. You could also visit Pompeii, further down the coast, to discover the archaeological sites, or take a wander around the historical centre of Amalfi Town and explore the maze of back streets. Make sure to visit Duomo di Sant’Andrea, Amalfi’s elegant cathedral.
Citizens of New Zealand do not require a visa to enter Italy and can stay for up to 180 days, which is 90 days of Schengen visa-free travel plus an additional 90 days granted by bilateral agreements. This visa-free period is only intended for purposes of tourism and not for work or study, which require separate arrangements. A full, valid passport is required to enter Italy.