Flying from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Tokyo: what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9. The city is four hours behind Wellington, where Wellington International Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to catch your WLG to Tokyo flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Travelling from central Wellington to WLG takes around 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel close to WLG? If you've booked an early flight from Wellington International Airport to Tokyo, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Wellington International Airport, data shows 72.62% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Tokyo
282 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Wellington International Airport to Tokyo flight. Return plane tickets start from 705 €. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from WLG to Tokyo if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Wellington International Airport to Tokyo throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from WLG to Tokyo by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Wellington International Airport to Tokyo.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to the centre of Tokyo takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
Consider staying in a hotel close to HND if you're coming in on a late flight from Wellington International Airport to Tokyo. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Haneda Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and explore beyond Tokyo's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Haneda Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from WLG to Tokyo.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Once your flight from Wellington International Airport to Tokyo has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour by car. Central Tokyo is roughly 64 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT).
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to NRT. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your WLG to Tokyo flight:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab lines. Grab a Narita International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare rates and availability from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from NRT four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
You can find Narita International Airport at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
Visit Tokyo during high season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Wellington International Airport to Tokyo during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book a Wellington International Airport to Tokyo plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from WLG to Tokyo in February when temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Wellington International Airport to Tokyo, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Tokyo Tower are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Tokyo must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Japan just waiting to be discovered. About 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, a trip to Osaka will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo, Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.