Travelling from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Apia Faleolo Airport (APW): what you need to know
Wellington and Apia share the same timezone, UTC+13.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your WLG to APW flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Apia Faleolo Airport (APW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Wellington Airport to Apia Faleolo Airport flight is R 3,215. A return plane ticket right now is R 7,532. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from WLG to APW if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Wellington Airport to Apia Faleolo Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Wellington Airport (WLG)
74% of flights departing from Wellington Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Wellington Airport from central Wellington, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near WLG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Wellington Airport to Apia Faleolo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Apia Faleolo Airport (APW)
Landing late on a Wellington Airport to Apia Faleolo Airport flight? Collect your bags and go straight to a nearby hotel. Two good choices close to APW are Transit Motel and Samoa Beach Resort.
Secure yourself a Apia Faleolo Airport rental car from popular companies like Hertz or Budget. With your own wheels, you can travel beyond Apia and experience places that fly under the radar.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Apia Faleolo Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Apia Faleolo Airport (APW) to central Apia
From Apia Faleolo Airport, Apia is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Apia Faleolo Airport (APW)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Wellington Airport to Apia Faleolo Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Apia. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Apia is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Wellington Airport to Apia Faleolo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from WLG to APW in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Samoa
Take your travels further by exploring more of Samoa. Mulifanua is around 23 kilometres west of Apia and has no shortage of exciting things to see, including Cape Fatuosofia Beach.