Travelling from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Tokyo is four hours behind Wellington and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your WLG to NRT flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
$475 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Wellington International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,009. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from WLG to NRT if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Wellington International Airport to Narita International Airport.
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Handy information about Wellington International Airport (WLG)
72.62% of flights that leave from Wellington International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Wellington International Airport from central Wellington, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Wellington International Airport to Narita International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near WLG:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
If you're getting in on a late Wellington International Airport to Narita International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near NRT:
Travel at your own pace with a Narita International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and chase adventure across Tokyo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Narita International Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Narita International Airport to central Tokyo has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Wellington International Airport to Narita International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Tokyo. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Wellington International Airport to Narita International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Tokyo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from WLG to NRT sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen Tokyo. Around 31 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, Osaka is another essential stop in Japan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.