Travelling from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
The timezone in Wellington is UTC+13, which is two hours ahead of Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AVV to WLG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Avalon Airport to Wellington International Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a popular stopover on the AVV to WLG route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
£135 is the lowest price for a one-way Avalon Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £269. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AVV to WLG, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Avalon Airport to Wellington International Airport.
Landing cheap flights from AVV to WLG is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Avalon Airport to Wellington International Airport.
Handy information about Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that take off from AVV arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to Avalon Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take about 50 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 35 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
Get your flight from Avalon Airport to Wellington International Airport off to a hassle-free start. Just a quick drive from AVV, stay at Corio Bay Motel and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Reserve a hotel near WLG if you have a late Avalon Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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 top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Wellington International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport is roughly 8 miles from central Wellington. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Avalon Airport to Wellington International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Wellington. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Wellington is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Lock in your flights from Avalon Airport to Wellington International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AVV to WLG in July. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand just waiting to be explored. About 310 miles north of Wellington, a visit to Auckland will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
If you're eager to discover another corner of New Zealand, consider Christchurch, roughly 200 miles south-west of Wellington. Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden are among its highlights.
