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Wellington International Airport

Important Information

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Airport Location

  • 8km (5 miles) from the city.

Website

www.wlg-airport.co.nz

Qantas Flights

  • Both domestic and international services operate from this airport.
  • Qantas flights QF1-QF399 are international services.

Departure Information

Ticket Counter

The Sales desk is located on the first floor adjacent to the check-in counters.

Open from 4am to 7am and 12pm to 4pm.

Contact the local Qantas office for assistance.

Check-in

Check-in is located on the first floor.

Open from 4am to 7am and 12pm to 4pm.

Check in at least two hours before departure. Please have your passport and airline tickets ready. Remember to ensure all sharp objects have been placed in your suitcase. Sharp objects are not permitted within hand luggage and will be confiscated by Aviation Security at the Security checkpoint.

Note: For Qantas codeshare flights, customers may need to check in with the operating carrier rather than with Qantas. Ask airport staff for more detail.

Online Check-in is available for Qantas international flights (QF1-199) and other eligible connecting flights operated by oneworld, partner and codeshare airlines. Online Check-in opens 24 hours before your international flight departure and closes 2 hours before departure.

Arrival Information

Baggage carousels are located in the Arrivals hall (ground floor).

Information monitors display flight carousel numbers.

Baggage Services is handled by Air New Zealand.

Qantas Club Information

Qantas International Business Lounge is located in the International Departures Lounge, for international passengers.

Opens 90 minutes before Qantas departures.

Note: There is no Qantas Club available at the domestic terminal.

Transport Information

TransportDetails
CarThe airport is approximately a 20 minute drive from the city.

Visit Wellington Airport website for current car parking rates.
TaxisApproximately NZ$30 - $35 to the city.
BusesAirport Flyer is an express bus service that runs from Wellington International Airport to the Hutt Valley, through the centre of Wellington. The service runs every 15 minutes.

Fares start from NZ$8 per adult one way.

Door to door shuttle services are also available from several shuttle companies. The departure point for these shuttles is located on the ground floor outside the southern end of the terminal.
Car rentalsVisit our cars section to make a booking.


Airport Services & Facilities

FacilityDetails
ToiletsLocated throughout the airport.
Disabled toilet facilities are also available.
Parents roomLocated in the main terminal on the first floor. Baby change tables are also available in male and female toilets throughout the airport.
Currency exchangeTravelex counter is located in the main terminal on level 1.
Public telephonesLocated throughout the airport.
ATMsLocated throughout the airport.
Tourism informationBrochures are available in the Arrivals Hall.
Baggage StorageStorage room area is available in the main terminal on the ground floor.

Charges start at NZ$0.50 per hour - minimum cost NZ$5.
Meet and AssistPassengers requiring assistance can be escorted to the departure gate upon request. Ask a Customer Service Agent for assistance.


Information is correct as of 10 February 2011.
Times and prices quoted are a guide only.