Napier to Wellington (NPE–WLG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NZ Air New Zealand
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Napier to Wellington
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 168 mi 1h nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

NPE–WLG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 168 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NPE–WLG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 6 AT7 1h – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NPE to WLG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NPE to WLG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
27
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Wellington from Napier

Nearby airports with service to Wellington International Airport.
Metric NPE→WLG GIS→WLG ROT→WLG
Distance from NPE – 81 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 6 13 12
Flight time 1h 1h 20m 1h 15m
Gisborne (GIS) to Wellington flights · Rotorua (ROT) to Wellington flights · Tauranga (TRG) to Wellington flights
Airports within 200 miles of NPE with service to Wellington International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Wellington is 0 hours the same as Napier.
NPE: NZST · WLG: NZST

When it's 6:00 PM in Napier, it's 6:00 PM in Wellington.
Distance & Flight Time
168 mi / 271 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m.
Facts

NPE–WLG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Napier to Wellington route.
Route details
Distance168 mi / 271 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 20 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: NPE
Full nameHawke's Bay Airport
IATA / ICAONPE / NZNR
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: WLG
Full nameWellington International Airport
IATA / ICAOWLG / NZWN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation41 ft / 12 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NPE to WLG flights.
Nonstop flights from Hawke's Bay Airport to Wellington International Airport take approximately 1h. The route covers 168 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from NPE to WLG. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ROT, AKL and CHC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from WLG to NPE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GIS, ROT and TRG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NPE to WLG

Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NPE to WLG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NPE to WLG ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 168 miles (271 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ROT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gisborne (GIS), Rotorua (ROT) and Tauranga (TRG).