Flying from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Hamilton International Airport to Wellington International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Hamilton and Wellington share the UTC+13 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
You can choose from 55 weekly Hamilton International Airport to Wellington International Airport flights. The 06:35 departure with Air New Zealand is the earliest available. Air New Zealand operates the last service of the day at 19:35.
Your HLZ to WLG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Air New Zealand has direct flights from Hamilton International Airport to Wellington International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Wellington — and maybe even more of New Zealand if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air New Zealand.
The most punctual carrier operating HLZ to WLG flights is Air New Zealand. Its services arrive as scheduled 77.9% of the time.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Hamilton International Airport to Wellington International Airport. Christchurch International Airport is a popular stopover on the HLZ to WLG route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
At the moment, £40 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hamilton International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £80. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from HLZ to WLG, reserve your trip one month before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Hamilton International Airport to Wellington International Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Hamilton International Airport to Wellington International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
When it comes to Hamilton International Airport's on-time performance, 72.87% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Hamilton International Airport from central Hamilton, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Hamilton International Airport to Wellington International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near HLZ:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Consider staying in a hotel near WLG if you're taking a late Hamilton International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Wellington International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport is approximately 8 miles from central Wellington. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Hamilton International Airport to Wellington International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Wellington in January.
Lock in your flight from Hamilton International 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).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HLZ to WLG in July. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand just waiting to be discovered. Around 310 miles north of Wellington, a trip to Auckland will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Around 200 miles south-west of Wellington, Christchurch is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Start your sightseeing at Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
