Travelling from Dubai to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Dubai has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Dubai to Wellington International Airport (WLG) leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Wellington International Airport is located in Wellington. The city operates in the UTC+13 timezone and is 9 hours ahead of Dubai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Dubai to WLG.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Dubai to WLG departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The distance from central Dubai to DXB is roughly 14 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Dubai Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Wellington International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can arrive at DWC from the centre of Dubai in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Dubai to WLG, stay in one of these hotels close to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
About Wellington International Airport (WLG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Dubai to Wellington International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near WLG:
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Wellington. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour and 19 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
R 11,051 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Wellington International Airport. Return flights start from R 21,892. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
We suggest booking as soon as possible to get cheap tickets from Dubai to WLG. You're more likely to bag a bargain and enjoy a wider selection of flight times and travel dates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Dubai to Wellington International Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Dubai to WLG. There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai to Wellington International Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Dubai to Wellington International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Wellington, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before you book a flight from Dubai to WLG, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Wellington, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 21ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap flights from Dubai to Wellington International Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Wellington
After booking your flight from Dubai to Wellington International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Wellington:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car are highlights which should feature on any good Wellington itinerary.
Complete your Wellington trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Dubai to Wellington International Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Wellington. Check out the exclusive deals and instantly compare your options on price, fuel policies, and more.
