Flying from London to Wellington International Airport (WLG): What you need to know
Choose from numerous airports when organizing your flight from London to Wellington International Airport (WLG). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Wellington International Airport is located in Wellington. The city operates on the UTC+13 timezone and is 13 hours ahead of London.
Your flight from London to WLG won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
In peak travel periods, expect longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from London to Wellington International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to WLG flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Wellington International Airport flight:
Flights departing from STN touch down at their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Consider staying in a hotel near WLG if you're catching a late flight from London to Wellington International Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Wellington International Airport rental car and explore Wellington and beyond with your own wheels. Mode rentals, Europcar and Big Value are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your London to Wellington International Airport flight.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Central Wellington is around 8 kilometres from Wellington International Airport. Travel times by car rental or cab will vary based on time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
C$900 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Wellington International Airport. Return flights start at C$1,455. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to WLG if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from London to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Wellington International Airport (WLG). Visit Wellington in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a London to WLG flight ticket departing in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Wellington to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from London to Wellington International Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Wellington
After booking your flight from London to Wellington International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Wellington:
You'll find loads of things to do in Wellington when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) followed by Hobbit's Hideaway and Wellington Botanic Gardens.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres north-east of Wellington, a trip to Palmerston North will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Willowbank Reserve, New Zealand Rugby Museum and Upper Turitea Green Corridor.
Hastings is another favourite destination in New Zealand and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Wellington. No journey is complete without a visit to Cherry blossom forest, Cornwall Park and Hastings City Art Gallery.