Travelling from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Tauranga City Airport (TRG): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 15 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Wellington International Airport to Tauranga City Airport. Wellington and Tauranga are in the same timezone — UTC+13.
Flights from Wellington International Airport to Tauranga City Airport start at 06:25 — the earliest with Air New Zealand. The last departure is the 19:35 service with Air New Zealand. In total, there are 44 services every week from WLG to TRG.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Tauranga (and discovering more of New Zealand!) is easy with Air New Zealand. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Wellington International Airport to Tauranga City Airport.
No need to bring your passport or a visa to travel within New Zealand. You will need a valid proof of identity though, such as a driver's license or an ID card. Put them on your packing list once you've got your cheap ticket from WLG to TRG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Wellington International Airport to Tauranga City Airport is $81. The cheapest price for a return flight is $250. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from WLG to TRG.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Wellington International Airport to Tauranga City Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Finding a cheap ticket from WLG to TRG is straightforward with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has fallen.
Take advantage of filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Wellington International Airport to Tauranga City Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Travelling from central Wellington to Wellington International Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near WLG. Whether you have an early flight from Wellington International Airport to Tauranga City Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
Consider staying in a hotel near TRG if you're taking a late flight from Wellington International Airport to Tauranga City Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Tauranga City Airport (TRG) to central Tauranga
Tauranga City Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Tauranga. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 10 minutes.
It takes roughly 27 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Wellington International Airport to Tauranga City Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Tauranga in January.
The warmest month in Tauranga is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 23ºC. Book your flights from Wellington International Airport to Tauranga City Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from WLG to TRG in July. Average temperatures are between 6ºC and 13ºC then.
More about Tauranga
Once you've booked your flights from WLG to TRG, you'll need to find a hotel in Tauranga. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Mount Maunganui Watertower, Tauranga Waterfront and The Elms are top attractions which should be on any good Tauranga itinerary.
Complete your Tauranga trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we're good at. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Tauranga City Airport, browse our car rental offers that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Tauranga stay.