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Flights from Timaru to New Plymouth

There are no direct flights from Timaru to New Plymouth. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington, about 2h 49m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 2h 49m
TIUNPLWLG

Timaru to New Plymouth at a glance

Fastest journey2h 49mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington

Best ways to fly from Timaru to New Plymouth

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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TIU Wellington (WLG) NPL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon07:00 TIU08:07 WLG0h 53m connection09:00 WLG09:49 NPLAir New Zealand
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 49m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
638 km396 miles
Journey time
2h 49mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneNew Plymouth vs Timaru
Currency in New Plymouth
NZD
Airports
TIU → NPL

Flights from Timaru to New Plymouth: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Timaru to New Plymouth?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Wellington. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Timaru to New Plymouth?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 638 km.
Where do you change planes between Timaru and New Plymouth?
The best connecting points are Wellington (WLG). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Wellington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Timaru and New Plymouth?
Timaru: Timaru Airport (TIU). New Plymouth: New Plymouth Airport (NPL).

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