Non-stop flights to Wellington (WLG)
Wellington International Airport is the third largest airport in New Zealand. It is an international airport. In total there are 23 airports around the world that have direct flights to Wellington, spread around 23 cities in 2 countries. Currently, there are 18 domestic flights to Wellington.
Wellington is mainly known for its nature and sightseeing & culture.
Most tourists come to Wellington to visit Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa).
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All direct flights to Wellington Airlines flying to Wellington International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 2,906 flights arriving at Wellington Airport, which are 97 flights per day or 4 flights per hour. On an average day, there is at least 1 flight arriving every 15 minutes.
The most frequently departed flights to Wellington are routes from Auckland (AKL) in New Zealand and Christchurch (CHC), also in New Zealand. These two routes together are operated 1114 times this month, and make up for 38% of all monthly arrivals at Wellington International Airport.
The longest flight to Wellington WLG is departing from Nadi (NAN). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 45 minutes and covers a distance of 1,636 miles (2,633 km).
List of all direct flights to Wellington
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Wellington, ordered by popularity.









Airlines flying to Wellington
Currently, there are 7 airlines that fly to Wellington. Most flights to Wellington are operated by Air New Zealand, as they connect 18 airports to WLG. That’s around 4 times as much as Sounds Air, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Wellington. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all WLG flights:







International flights to Wellington
Flights from Australia to Wellington

There are 4 airports in Australia that have non-stop flights to Wellington.
From Brisbane, you can fly non-stop with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) or Virgin Australia.
From Gold Coast, the only airline with direct flights is Jetstar. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in November.
From Melbourne and Sydney, you can fly with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) and Qantas (Oneworld).
Flights from Fiji to Wellington

Nadi is the only city in Fiji with direct flights to Wellington. From Nadi, you can fly non-stop with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) or Fiji Airways. This route is not operational yet but will start in April.
Domestic flights to Wellington
Flights from New Zealand to Wellington

There are lots of domestic flights to Wellington (WLG). 18 airports in New Zealand have direct flights to the airport.
From Auckland, you can fly non-stop with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) or Jetstar.
From Blenheim, you can fly non-stop with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) or Sounds Air.
From Christchurch, you can fly non-stop with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) or Jetstar.
From Dunedin, Gisborne, Hamilton, Invercargill and Napier / Hastings, all direct flights to Wellington are operated by Air New Zealand (Star Alliance).
From Nelson, you can fly non-stop with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) or Sounds Air.
From New Plymouth, the only airline with direct flights is Air New Zealand (Star Alliance).
From Picton, direct flights are offered by Sounds Air.
From Queenstown, you can fly non-stop with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) or Jetstar.
From Rotorua, direct flights are offered by Air New Zealand (Star Alliance).
From Taupo, the only airline with direct flights is Sounds Air.
From Tauranga and Timaru, you can fly with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance).
From Waitangi, direct flights are offered by Air Chathams.
From Westport, you can fly non-stop to Wellington with Sounds Air.
Alternative airports near Wellington
Flying to an alternative airport near Wellington could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Wellington (WLG) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Paraparaumu Beach (PPQ) and Picton (PCN).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Wellington?
There are 3 airports in Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG), Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) and Picton Aerodrome (PCN).
What is the best airport to fly into Wellington?
The most convenient airport to fly into Wellington is Wellington International Airport (WLG).
How many airlines fly to Wellington?
There are 7 airlines flying to Wellington from 23 airports around the world, as of March 2021.
Which airlines fly to Wellington?
Air New Zealand, Sounds Air and Jetstar operate most flights to Wellington. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Wellington?
Star Alliance and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Wellington.
How many nonstop flights are there to Wellington?
There are roughly 2,906 flights arriving at Wellington every month (or 679 flights each week), from a total of 23 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Wellington Airport?
The official name of Wellington Airport is Wellington International Airport.
What is the airport code of Wellington Airport?
The airport code of Wellington Airport is WLG.
What are the most popular flights to Wellington?
Auckland, Christchurch and Nelson are the 3 most popular routes to Wellington. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Wellington, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Wellington?
Auckland to Wellington | 1h 5m |
Christchurch to Wellington | 55m |
Nelson to Wellington | 45m |
Blenheim to Wellington | 30m |
Hamilton to Wellington | 1h 15m |