Travelling from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
The timezone in Wellington is UTC+13, which is six hours ahead of Phuket.
Leave enough time to make your HKT to WLG flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like February? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Phuket International Airport to Wellington International Airport. Many passengers pass through Melbourne Tullamarine Airport when flying between HKT and WLG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Phuket International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight is R 7,086. A round-trip ticket right now is R 16,720. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HKT to WLG if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Phuket International Airport to Wellington International Airport.
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Handy information about Phuket International Airport (HKT)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Phuket International Airport, 65.93% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Phuket to Phuket International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near HKT. Whether you have an early flight from Phuket International Airport to Wellington International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Reserve a hotel near WLG if you're catching a late Phuket International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Wellington International Airport rental car and discover Wellington and beyond with your own set of wheels. Mode rentals, Europcar and Big Value are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Wellington International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
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 drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Phuket International Airport to Wellington International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Wellington. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Phuket International Airport to Wellington International Airport for January if you'd like to explore Wellington during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HKT to WLG sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Wellington, now it's time to explore other parts of New Zealand. Travel around 499 kilometres north to Auckland to check off its popular sights. From Sky Tower to Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in New Zealand, consider Christchurch, about 322 kilometres south-west of Wellington. Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden are the start of reasons to visit.