Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Woodbourne Airport.
Every week, there are 40 Auckland Airport to Woodbourne Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 07:45 Air New Zealand flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 18:45 with Air New Zealand.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your AKL to BHE flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into Blenheim (and then seeing more of New Zealand!) is a breeze with Air New Zealand. This popular airline offers direct flights from Auckland Airport to Woodbourne Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air New Zealand on this route.
Among carriers operating AKL to BHE flights, Air New Zealand has the best track record for timely arrivals.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Woodbourne Airport. Wellington International Airport is a top stopover on the AKL to BHE route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)
48 € is the best price for a one-way Auckland Airport to Woodbourne Airport flight. A return flight starts from 154 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from AKL to BHE by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Woodbourne Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from AKL to BHE is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Auckland Airport to Woodbourne Airport.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
69.31% of flights that depart Auckland Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Auckland to Auckland Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near AKL? If you're boarding an early flight from Auckland Airport to Woodbourne Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Woodbourne Airport (BHE)
If you're coming in on a late Auckland Airport to Woodbourne Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BHE:
Grab a Woodbourne Airport rental car and explore Blenheim and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Ezi and Big Value are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Woodbourne Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to central Blenheim
From Woodbourne Airport, Blenheim is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 10 minutes.
When to fly to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Woodbourne Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Blenheim in April.
The warmest month in Blenheim is January, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Auckland Airport to Woodbourne Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AKL to BHE sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've visited Blenheim, now it's time to explore other corners of New Zealand. Travel around 72 kilometres east to Wellington to tick off its popular sights. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 274 kilometres south of Blenheim, Christchurch is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
