Wellington to Brisbane 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 at Brisbane Airport

Brisbane is a friendly, laidback city with many attractions and activities that draw visitors from all around the world. When you plan your travel to Brisbane in advance with ebookers, you'll fly into Brisbane Airport, located roughly eight miles from the centre of the city. The airport is Australia's third busiest, and ACCC has named it "Australia's Best Airport for Quality of Service" for eight years in a row.

Transport from Brisbane Airport

You'll find counters for six rental car companies in the domestic terminal on level one and in the international terminal on level two. The Airtrain takes passengers to Brisbane every fifteen minutes at a cost of AU$5. Coachtrans Australia buses also run regular routes to Brisbane and the central business district of the city. Taxi ranks are located outside both the domestic and international terminals, and fares run around AU$40 for a trip to the city.

Weather in Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane has a humid sub-tropical climate. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are warm and moderately dry. The city's summer rainy season lasts from November to March, with frequent thunderstorms during this time. Winters are the best time to visit, since the weather is normally mild and temperatures rarely drop below freezing. Average winter lows are around 10°C, while highs reach up to 24°C. Keep the weather in mind when you're planning your holiday in Brisbane with ebookers.

Things to Do in Brisbane

Brisbane is a modern city with many exciting attractions and events. South Bank is the city's cultural centre, and it features a wide array of restaurants, cafes, and an inner-city beaches. You'll also find the Performing Arts Centre, Queensland Museum, the State Library, the Gallery of Modern Art, and Queensland Art Gallery in this district. Fortitude Valley offers vibrant nightlife, with lots of live entertainment at world-class nightclubs, such as Barsoma, the Alhambra Lounge, Cloudland, and more. If you arrive during September, be sure to check out the Brisbane Festival, which features free entertainment and a nightly fireworks display.