Flying from Taupo Airport (TUO) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Taupo Airport to Wellington International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Taupo and Wellington share the UTC+13 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Each week, there are three Taupo Airport to Wellington International Airport flights. To jet off early, go for the 06:20 Sounds Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 18:00 with Sounds Air.
Leave plenty of time to make your TUO to WLG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Sounds Air is your ticket to exploring Wellington (and perhaps some other great corners of New Zealand!). Check out the direct flights from Taupo Airport to Wellington International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Sounds Air.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taupo Airport (TUO) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
R 1,597 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Taupo Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 3,727. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book three months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from TUO to WLG.
The cheapest month for flights from Taupo Airport to Wellington International Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Taupo Airport (TUO)
Of the departures from Taupo Airport, 66.67% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Taupo Airport from central Taupo, it takes about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near TUO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Taupo Airport to Wellington International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Taupo Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near WLG instead:
Pick up a Wellington International Airport rental car and explore Wellington and beyond with your own set of wheels. Mode rentals, Europcar and Big Value are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Wellington International Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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 typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Taupo Airport to Wellington International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Wellington in January.
The warmest month in Wellington is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Book your flights from Taupo Airport to Wellington International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from TUO to WLG in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
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 packed. Start with attractions 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. No visit is complete without checking out Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
