Flying from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Wellington International Airport to New Plymouth Airport is 1 hour.
Flights from WLG to NPL start from 08:20 — the earliest with Air New Zealand. The last service of the day is at 19:30 with Air New Zealand. Overall, you can take your pick of 28 weekly Wellington International Airport to New Plymouth Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your WLG to NPL flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air New Zealand offers direct flights from Wellington International Airport to New Plymouth Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in New Plymouth — and maybe even more of New Zealand if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air New Zealand on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates WLG to NPL flights is Air New Zealand. Its services arrive as planned 70.86% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Wellington International Airport to New Plymouth Airport flight is ₹ 6,771. A return fare is currently ₹ 9,699. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from WLG to NPL.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Wellington International Airport to New Plymouth Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from WLG to NPL.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Wellington International Airport to New Plymouth Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Of the departures from Wellington International Airport, 72.62% land on time at their destination.
Wellington International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Wellington. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to WLG? If you've booked an early flight from Wellington International Airport to New Plymouth Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
If you have a late Wellington International Airport to New Plymouth Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near NPL:
Travel at your own pace with a New Plymouth Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Ezi, Avis or Budget and discover more of New Plymouth and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from New Plymouth Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to central New Plymouth
From New Plymouth Airport, New Plymouth is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
April is the most popular month for flights from Wellington International Airport to New Plymouth Airport. To escape the crowds, visit New Plymouth in January.
Lock in your flight from Wellington International Airport to New Plymouth Airport for February if you'd like to explore New Plymouth during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 22ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from WLG to NPL sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've seen New Plymouth, now it's time to explore other parts of New Zealand. Journey about 257 kilometres north to Auckland to tick off its top attractions. From Sky Tower to Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in New Zealand, consider Wellington, about 257 kilometres south of New Plymouth. Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car are highlights.
