Flying from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Manchester's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Manchester 13 hours behind Wellington.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your WLG to MAN flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
565 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Wellington International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. A return flight starts from 1.330 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from WLG to MAN, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Wellington International Airport to Manchester Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from WLG to MAN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Wellington International Airport to Manchester Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Wellington International Airport (WLG)
72.62% of flights departing from Wellington International Airport land at their destination on time.
Wellington International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Wellington. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Wellington International Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to WLG:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
Book a hotel close to MAN if you're on a late Wellington International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Manchester Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and discover more of Manchester and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Manchester Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Manchester. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Wellington International Airport to Manchester Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Manchester. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Manchester is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your flights from Wellington International Airport to Manchester Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from WLG to MAN in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen Manchester, now it's time to discover other parts of United Kingdom. Travel around 257 kilometres south-east to London to tick off its must-visit sights. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, about 113 kilometres south of Manchester. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are key highlights.