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Flights from Whangarei to Wellington

There are no direct flights from Whangarei to Wellington. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Hamilton, about 2h 27m door to door (23 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 2h 27m
WREWLGAKL

Whangarei to Wellington at a glance

Fastest journey2h 27mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Hamilton

Best ways to fly from Whangarei to Wellington

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

1
WRE Auckland (AKL) WLG
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Air Chathams
Mon06:00 WRE06:33 AKL0h 57m connection07:30 AKL08:27 WLGAir New Zealand
23 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 27m
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WRE Hamilton (HLZ) WLG
Leg 1: Sunair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Self-transfer likely ~4h 18m
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WRE Tauranga (TRG) WLG
Leg 1: Sunair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Self-transfer likely ~4h 22m
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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
620 km385 miles
Journey time
2h 27mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneWellington vs Whangarei
Currency in Wellington
NZD
Airports
WRE → WLG

Flights from Whangarei to Wellington: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Whangarei to Wellington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga. 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 Whangarei to Wellington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 620 km.
Where do you change planes between Whangarei and Wellington?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Hamilton (HLZ) and Tauranga (TRG). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Whangarei and Wellington?
Whangarei: Whangarei Airport (WRE). Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG).

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