Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
The timezone in Wellington is UTC+13, which is 13 hours ahead of Birmingham.
Leave enough time to make your BHX to WLG flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
£593 is the best price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Return flights start at £1,057. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHX to WLG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Birmingham International Airport to Wellington International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Birmingham International Airport is around 15 miles from central Birmingham. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near BHX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Wellington International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
If you're landing on a late Birmingham International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near WLG:
Travel at your own speed with a Wellington International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and venture far and wide through Wellington and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Wellington International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport to central Wellington has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 8 miles away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Wellington International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Wellington based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Wellington is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Book your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Wellington International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHX to WLG sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand waiting to be explored. About 310 miles north of Wellington, a trip to Auckland will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Christchurch is another well-known destination in New Zealand and is around 200 miles south-west of Wellington. No trip is complete without visiting Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
