Travelling from Dunedin International Airport (DUD) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for 1 hour 15 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Dunedin International Airport to Wellington International Airport. Wellington and Dunedin are in the same timezone — UTC+13.
Every week, there are 22 flights from Dunedin International Airport to Wellington International Airport. If you prefer to be on board early, opt for the 06:25 Air New Zealand flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from DUD to WLG is 20:15 with Air New Zealand.
Travelling during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Air New Zealand offers direct flights from Dunedin International Airport to Wellington International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Wellington — plus maybe even more of New Zealand if time allows.
Finding a stopover for flights from Dunedin International Airport to Wellington International Airport is simple with our handy search tool. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to view the available options. Auckland Airport is a popular stopover when flying from DUD to WLG.
You don't need your passport or a visa to travel within New Zealand. You will need a valid identity document however, such as an ID card or driver's license. Add them to your packing list once you've got your cheap ticket from DUD to WLG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dunedin International Airport (DUD) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
46 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dunedin International Airport to Wellington International Airport. Return flights start at 149 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DUD to WLG.
July is the cheapest month for tickets from Dunedin International Airport to Wellington International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dunedin International Airport to Wellington International Airport.
Handy information about Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
The journey from central Dunedin to Dunedin International Airport takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or hail a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 27 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Dunedin International Airport to Wellington International Airport, check out Ocean Retreat. It's a quick drive from DUD.
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dunedin International Airport to Wellington International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near WLG instead:
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Wellington. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour and 19 minutes.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Dunedin International Airport to Wellington International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Wellington. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Dunedin International Airport to Wellington International Airport for January if you'd like to explore Wellington during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 21ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DUD to WLG sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Wellington
After booking your flights from DUD to WLG, you'll want to find a place to stay in Wellington. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car are leading attractions which should be on any good Wellington itinerary.
Complete your Wellington trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Wellington International Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Wellington getaway.