Flying from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Wellington's timezone is UTC+13, which is the same as New Plymouth.
Leave plenty of time to make your NPL to WLG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Air New Zealand has direct flights from New Plymouth Airport to Wellington International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Wellington — and maybe even more of New Zealand if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air New Zealand.
With 76.47% of services arriving as scheduled, Air New Zealand is the most punctual carrier operating NPL to WLG flights.
If you'd love to tour a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from New Plymouth Airport to Wellington International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Auckland Airport is a popular stop between NPL and WLG.
How to find the cheapest flights from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way New Plymouth Airport to Wellington International Airport flight is R 652. A round-trip fare right now is R 2,514. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from NPL to WLG. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from New Plymouth Airport to Wellington International Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from New Plymouth Airport to Wellington International Airport.
Handy information about New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
Of all flights leaving New Plymouth Airport, 69.14% arrive on time at their destination.
Central New Plymouth to New Plymouth Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Searching for a handy hotel close to NPL? If you've booked an early flight from New Plymouth Airport to Wellington International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a New Plymouth Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near WLG instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Wellington International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and experience more of Wellington and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Wellington International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Wellington. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The quietest month for a flight from New Plymouth Airport to Wellington International Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Wellington based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from New Plymouth Airport to Wellington International Airport for January if you want to visit Wellington during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NPL to WLG around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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 explored. About 499 kilometres north of Wellington, a visit to Auckland will keep you on the go. 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 essential stop in New Zealand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
