Flying from Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Hawkes Bay Airport to Wellington International Airport.
Napier-Hastings and Wellington are in the same timezone, UTC+13.
Flights from NPE to WLG start from 07:40 — the earliest with Air New Zealand. The last departure is at 17:05 with Air New Zealand. In total, you can take your pick of 39 weekly Hawkes Bay Airport to Wellington International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your NPE to WLG flight.
Flying during a peak time like March? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air New Zealand has direct flights from Hawkes Bay Airport to Wellington International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Wellington — and maybe even more of New Zealand if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air New Zealand on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers NPE to WLG flights is Air New Zealand. Its services land as scheduled 78.02% of the time.
If you'd like to visit a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hawkes Bay Airport to Wellington International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Auckland Airport is a well-known stop between NPE and WLG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Currently, Rs17,381 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hawkes Bay Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs33,861. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from NPE to WLG.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Hawkes Bay Airport to Wellington International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Hawkes Bay Airport to Wellington International Airport.
Handy information about Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
71.6% of flights taking off from Hawkes Bay Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Hawkes Bay Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Napier-Hastings. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Hawkes Bay Airport to Wellington International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near NPE:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hawkes Bay Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near WLG instead:
Grab a Wellington International Airport rental car and explore Wellington and beyond with your own wheels. Mode rentals, Europcar and Big Value are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Wellington International Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Wellington. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Hawkes Bay Airport to Wellington International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Wellington in January.
The warmest month in Wellington is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 21ºC. Book your flights from Hawkes Bay Airport to Wellington International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NPE to WLG in July. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand you'll want to see. Around 499 kilometres north of Wellington, a trip to Auckland will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular 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. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.