Flying from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Dubai: what you need to know
Dubai is 9 hours behind Wellington, where Wellington International Airport is located. Dubai operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from WLG to Dubai. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You will need a visa for United Arab Emirates if you have a passport from New Zealand and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Wellington International Airport to Dubai, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest updates.
WLG is around 13 kilometres from central Wellington. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Have an early flight from Wellington International Airport to Dubai? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to WLG:
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Dubai
C$1,074 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Wellington International Airport to Dubai. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$1,945. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from WLG to Dubai. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap tickets from Wellington International Airport to Dubai is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai is approximately 14 kilometres. It takes around 16 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 49 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel close to DXB if you're taking a late flight from Wellington International Airport to Dubai. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Once your flight from Wellington International Airport to Dubai has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 45 minutes by car. Central Dubai is approximately 56 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take about 2 hours and 5 minutes.
After your flight from WLG to Dubai, unwind at a hotel close to DWC. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Dubai
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Wellington International Airport to Dubai while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Dubai, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before booking a flight from Wellington International Airport to Dubai, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC to 42ºC.
Search for cheap flights from WLG to Dubai in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Dubai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Dubai right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Wellington International Airport to Dubai:
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