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Cheap Flights to Wellington
| Popular in | July | High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | September | Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop |
| Average price | HK$ 4,731 | Average for round-trip flights in May 2020 |
| Round-trip from | HK$ 604 | From Hong Kong to Wellington |
When is the best time to book a flight to Wellington?
The price you pay for your flight to Wellington may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Wellington?
The cheapest day to fly to Wellington is usually Sunday. At the moment, Saturday is the most expensive.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
Flights in the morning are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to Wellington. Flights at midday are usually the most expensive.
In 1865, Wellington replaced Auckland as the capital of New Zealand. Named in honour of Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, this capital city located at the tip of the Northern Island quickly became the heartbeat of the country.
Today, Wellington is New Zealand’s political centre. All government ministries, including Parliament and a plethora of foreign diplomats, are based here. But travellers booking flights to Wellington will experience more than a democracy; Wellington is considered the arts and culture capital of New Zealand. Home to New Zealand’s film and theatre industry, the city also hosts the “Te Papa Tongarewa” (the Museum of New Zealand), the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the biennial International Festival of the Arts. Along with culture and art, the city also boasts a nightlife not to be missed.
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Wellington climate
Wellington is known for being windy, and the winds through the Cook Strait are persistent and often chilly. January and February are the warmest months with temperatures in the low 20s (Celsius). July and August are the coolest months with temperatures in the low single digits and low teens. May to August also tends to be wet.
When is the best time to fly to Wellington?
Peak season:
In February and March Wellington hosts the annual Wellington Fringe Festival, the biennial International Festival of the Arts, and the annual Dragon Boat Festival.
The Summer Racing Carnival in late January features the Wellington Race Cup Meeting, offering high stakes and three days of racing with the best horses and jockeys around.
Outside the most popular times to visit November, December, and April are also warm and pleasant times to explore Wellington.
Off season:
Winters with the chilly wind and cooler temperatures have fewer tourists and crowds.
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Getting around Wellington
Most of Wellington’s attractions can be reached on foot, but there is plenty of public transport too. Trolleys can take you around inside the city, as can bright yellow City Circular hop-on hop-off buses that stop at major attractions. You can take cable cars, ferries and the After Midnight Bus Service to a number of areas and Stagecoach buses reach out to the suburbs. Biking is a popular way to enjoy the scenery. With all the public transport options, you don’t really need a car unless you’re leaving the city.
