How to find cheap flights to Taupo Airport (TUO)
C$2,470 is currently the cheapest price we've seen for a round-trip flight to Taupo Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to TUO, the lowest fare is C$885.
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To pick up cheap tickets to Taupo, where Taupo Airport is located, book one month before you travel. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best deals.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of landing cheap flights to Taupo. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and touch down, as well as different prices.
If you're not in a hurry to travel to Taupo, think about taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Taupo Airport by booking a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Taupo
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Taupo in December.
If your travel dates are flexible, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to TUO.
Head to Taupo in July if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to TUO, but also when tickets are typically more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Taupo then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to get away in. Taupo is warmest in January, averaging between 8ºC and 24ºC.
July has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 1ºC to 11ºC.
Flying to Taupo Airport (TUO): what you need to know
Ditch the layovers and catch a direct flight to Taupo Airport. Air New Zealand and Sounds Air fly nonstop to Taupo.
Slip into bed shortly after your flight to TUO. Put your bags down at any of these hotels near Taupo Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Getting to central Taupo from Taupo Airport (TUO)
TUO is located about 8 kilometres from central Taupo.
Once you've touched down from your flight to TUO, driving to the centre will take around 15 minutes.
Expect the ride to take about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Enjoy everything Taupo has to offer from one of these stays:
Taupo highlights
The Landing Lake Taupo
Not sure what to do first after your flight to Taupo Airport? The Landing Lake Taupo will be a memorable start to your trip. You'll find it around 6 kilometres south of the centre.
Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa
Another major sight, this attraction is roughly 6 kilometres north of central Taupo.
Maori Rock Carvings
From the heart of the city, this highlight is around 2 kilometres south-east. It's also an essential part of any trip to Taupo.
Complete your trip with a Taupo car rental
Pick from a selection of car rentals in Taupo and go wherever the road takes you. With one simple search, compare rates and score the best deal after securing your hotel and cheap flight to Taupo Airport.
