Gisborne to Wellington (GIS–WLG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NZ5507
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
7:23 AM
NZDT
8:40 AM
NZDT
1h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5289
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
3:20 PM
NZDT
4:40 PM
NZDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5282
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
9:10 AM
NZDT
10:25 AM
NZDT
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Gisborne to Wellington
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 249 mi 1h 17m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

GIS–WLG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 249 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GIS–WLG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 12 DH3 1h17-1h20 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GIS to WLG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GIS to WLG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
11
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Wellington from Gisborne

Nearby airports with service to Wellington International Airport.
Metric GIS→WLG NPE→WLG HLZ→WLG
Distance from GIS 81 mi 154 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 12 6 18
Flight time 1h 17m 1h 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of GIS with service to Wellington International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Wellington is 0 hours the same as Gisborne.
GIS: NZDT · WLG: NZDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Gisborne, it's 6:00 PM in Wellington.
Distance & Flight Time
249 mi / 401 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 17m to 1h 20m.

GIS–WLG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gisborne to Wellington route.
Route details
Distance249 mi / 401 km
Flight time1h 17m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 6 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: GIS
IATA / ICAOGIS / NZGS
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: WLG
IATA / ICAOWLG / NZWN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation41 ft / 12 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GIS to WLG flights.
Nonstop flights from Gisborne Airport to Wellington International Airport take approximately 1h 17m to 1h 20m. The route covers 249 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from GIS to WLG. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from WLG to GIS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NPE and HLZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GIS to WLG

Gisborne Airport (GIS) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GIS to WLG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GIS to WLG ranges from 1 hours 17 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 249 miles (401 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via AKL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Napier (NPE) and Hamilton (HLZ).