Travelling from Melbourne to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Wellington International Airport (WLG) departing from here.
Jump on a direct flight from Melbourne to Wellington International Airport and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 33 minutes.
Wellington International Airport is located in Wellington. The city operates in the UTC+13 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne.
With 18 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is the busiest route. Qantas operates the earliest flight at 08:00. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from MEL to WLG is with Air New Zealand at 18:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to WLG.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Take the express route from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington International Airport (WLG) operate from here.
If you want to leave from MEL, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Wellington International Airport with Qantas.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for flights from Melbourne to WLG leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
The distance from central Melbourne to MEL is around 24 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Wellington International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
About Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Consider booking a hotel near WLG if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Wellington International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
From Wellington International Airport, Wellington is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour and 19 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Wellington International Airport from 155 € or travel return from just 262 €. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
8 months before your departure is the best time to find cheap tickets from Melbourne to WLG.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Melbourne to Wellington International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Wellington International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Wellington International Airport. To skip the crowds, head for Wellington in April when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Wellington. January is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Melbourne to WLG sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 21ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Melbourne to Wellington International Airport in July when temperatures average between 7ºC and 12ºC.
More about Wellington
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Wellington International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Wellington:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car are attractions you won't want to skip in Wellington.
Complete your Wellington trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Melbourne to Wellington International Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Wellington. Browse the deals and instantly compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.