How to find cheap flights to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Wellington International Airport is Rs193,122. A return plane ticket to WLG right now is Rs406,258.
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About one month before taking off is an excellent time to book tickets to Wellington, where Wellington International Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for locking in the lowest prices.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of securing cheap flights to Wellington. Doing this will give you more options for where you take off and touch down, as well as different fares.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes often cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Wellington International Airport.
Best time to go to Wellington
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Wellington in June.
To find the cheapest month for flights to WLG, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
If you'd love to experience Wellington at its liveliest, lock in your flights to WLG for July. Going on holiday during peak periods generally means more to do and see than at other times.
April is the least busy time of year to visit if you want a more laid-back vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Wellington then.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the kind of conditions you want to travel in. Wellington is warmest in January, averaging between 13ºC and 21ºC.
July has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 7ºC to 12ºC.
Don't want to pack a raincoat? February is the driest month in Wellington, averaging four days of rain.
It rains the most in August, which gets around nine days of wet weather.
Travelling to Wellington International Airport (WLG): What you need to know
Fly to Wellington without any stops. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Wellington International Airport:
If you want to jet away with the most punctual carrier, book your WLG plane ticket with Fiji Airways. Up to 86% of its flights into this airport touch down on schedule.
You'll step off the plane in the UTC+13 timezone at WLG.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Wellington International Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to WLG:
You can secure a car hire in WLG with popular suppliers like mode rentals, Europcar and Big Value. Buckle up and get ready to explore Wellington and beyond.
Flights out of Wellington International Airport arrive as planned 73% of the time. This percentage helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.
Wellington International Airport is located in Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand.
Getting to central Wellington from Wellington International Airport (WLG)
WLG is located about 13 kilometres from central Wellington.
Once you've landed from your flight to WLG, driving to the centre will take around 25 minutes.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Wellington has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to consider for your visit:
Wellington highlights
Put these leading attractions high on your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Wellington:
Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa): A classic place to begin sightseeing, this landmark is located around 0.64 kilometres north-east of the city centre.
Lady Norwood Rose Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 2 kilometres north of the centre. It's a great spot to take some time out while exploring Wellington.
Weta Workshop: Looking for more reasons to visit Wellington? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 5 kilometres east of the city centre.
How to get to Porirua from Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Porirua is about 23 kilometres from WLG. Journey times by ride-share or cab will vary based on traffic and the time of day, so do some research before your trip.
Expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 40 minutes when making your way to Porirua on public transport.
Travelling from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Upper Hutt
If Upper Hutt is where you're off to, public transport will take around 2 hours 35 minutes from Wellington International Airport. This city is about 32 kilometres from WLG.
Explore more of New Zealand
New Zealand keeps the adventures coming. Keep going to Lower Hutt, located about 16 kilometres north-east of Wellington. Sugarloaf Rock Lookout, Matiu / Somes Island and Days Bay have to be on your to-do list.
Palmerston North might just steal the show during your trip to New Zealand. You'll find it roughly 129 kilometres north-east of Wellington. Willowbank Reserve, New Zealand Rugby Museum and Upper Turitea Green Corridor stand out as highlights.
Make room for new adventures in Hastings. Roughly 257 kilometres north-east of Wellington, Cherry blossom forest, Cornwall Park and Hastings City Art Gallery are reasons to visit.
