Travelling from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Buenos Aires is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport (WLG) flying out of Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Wellington is 16 hours ahead of Buenos Aires. Wellington International Airport is located in Wellington, which operates on the UTC+13 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Buenos Aires to WLG. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is about 14 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 38 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Buenos Aires to EZE in around 2 hours and 8 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 36 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your flight from Buenos Aires to WLG:
About Wellington International Airport (WLG)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near WLG:
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
From Wellington International Airport, Wellington is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 19 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport is Rs428,589. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs566,864. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to WLG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool and compare the prices of tickets from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, making it easy to find a flight that fits your budget.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Wellington in April when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Wellington. January is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Buenos Aires to WLG during then and you can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 21ºC.
Travel in July for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 12ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport.
More about Wellington
After booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Wellington:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car are highlights which should be on every Wellington itinerary.
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