Wellington to Auckland Flights

Flying Out of Wellington

The Wellington International Airport is located in Rongotai, a suburb of Wellington, which is approximately five miles from the centre of Wellington. It’s the third-busiest airport in New Zealand and serves over five million passengers each year. Several airlines provide service to the airport, including Air Chathams, Golden Bay Air, Jetstar Airways, and Virgin Australia. It also serves as a secondary hub for Air New Zealand. Rely on ebookers to find the best deals on flights out of Wellington.

Airport Parking

The airport offers long-term parking for passengers who want to leave their cars at the airport while they travel. Long-term parking costs $27 for the first day, $100 for six or seven days, and $120 for eight or nine days. After nine days, there is an additional charge of $5 per day to use long-term parking.

Transportation to the Airport

If you’re looking for an alternative means of transportation to the airport, you can take a taxicab or the Airport Flyer bus. If you want to take a cab, call Wellington Combined Taxis at (04) 384 4444, Green Cabs at 0508 447 336, or Corporate Cabs at (04) 387 4600 to arrange for airport transportation. The Airport Flyer bus runs from Wellington to the airport every fifteen minutes, and the one-way trip costs $6.50.

Dining at the Airport

There are numerous dining options available at Wellington International Airport. You can get a sub at Subway, a wide range of curry dishes at Curry Capital, pastries at Donut King, or a panini at Orb. If your flight leaves in the morning, stop by Red Rocks, which has a full hot breakfast bar, breakfast muffins, cereals, yogurt, and coffee. You don’t have to eat unhealthy food while you’re at Wellington International Airport; Wishbone serves chef-prepared fresh, healthy meals, and Fresh Bites has a good selection of fresh salads, bread rolls, super juices, and fruit smoothies.

Arriving in Auckland

If you travel to Auckland by air, you will likely fly into Auckland Airport. The airport is located about thirteen miles south of the city on George Bolt Memorial Drive, making it a convenient location if you plan on visiting the northern part of New Zealand. Make your flight reservations aboard Air New Zealand, British Airways, or one of ten other airlines serving Auckland when you book your flight with ebookers.

Leaving the Airport

It takes about thirty minutes to reach downtown Auckland by car, so allow half an hour if you take a taxi or hire a rental car. The rates for taxis are between NZ$60-NZ$80 for a ride into the city, with an extra fee for additional passengers. Rates for rental cars can be compared side-by-side on the ebookers website. There is also a blue express bus from the airport, which can take you to the downtown ferry terminal in ten minutes for a fare of about NZ$16.

Weather in Auckland

Because Auckland is located in the southern hemisphere, the coolest months are from June through August, when average highs stay around 15°C and lows are between seven and eight degrees. January and February see the hottest temperatures, with lows above fifteen degrees and highs averaging more than 23°C. The warmest months also see the least precipitation, making Auckland an ideal holiday getaway during the cold winter months of the northern hemisphere. Pack plenty of sunscreen if you travel during January, as Auckland sees over 225 hours of sunshine during the first month of the year.

Enjoy Your Holiday

The largest city in New Zealand has plenty to offer both outdoor adventurers and those who are more inclined to stay indoors. Outdoor types traveling during New Zealand's warmer months will thrill at the 360-degree views of Auckland offered by the volcanic cone Mount Eden, the city's highest point. For those who would rather be indoors, another spectacular view can be seen from Sky Tower, the highest free-standing structure of the entire southern hemisphere. If you want some structure during your Auckland holiday, search for tour packages when you make your reservations with ebookers.