Flying from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Wellington is three hours ahead of Mackay and observes the UTC+13 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MKY to WLG flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Mackay Airport to Wellington International Airport. Brisbane Airport is a popular stopover on the MKY to WLG route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Right now, Rs125,416 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mackay Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs140,498. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MKY to WLG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Mackay Airport to Wellington International Airport.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Mackay Airport to Wellington International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Mackay Airport (MKY)
71.86% of flights that depart Mackay Airport reach their destination on time.
Mackay Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Mackay. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MKY? If you're boarding an early flight from Mackay Airport to Wellington International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
If you're getting in on a late Mackay Airport to Wellington International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near WLG:
Pick up a Wellington International Airport rental car and discover Wellington and beyond with your own set of wheels. Mode rentals, Europcar and Big Value are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Wellington International Airport about four weeks in advance.
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.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Mackay Airport to Wellington International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Wellington. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Mackay Airport to Wellington International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Wellington, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 21ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MKY to WLG in July. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand just waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres north of Wellington, a visit to Auckland will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Wellington, Christchurch is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Start your sightseeing at Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
