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

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NZ5883
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
7:30 AM
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8:30 AM
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QF8598+1
QF Qant
DH3
10:45 AM
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NZ5895
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
4:45 PM
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QF8596cs
QF Qant
DH3
9:10 AM
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10:10 AM
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NZ5884+1
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
9:10 AM
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NZ5896
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:40 PM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
AKL Auckland 3h 10m CANZQF → BRCAEK Auckland (AKL) to Wellington flights
CHC Christchurch 3h 40m NZSQ → EKEYFJ Christchurch (CHC) to Wellington flights
ROT Rotorua ~3h 26m → NZ Rotorua (ROT) to Wellington flights
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Napier to Wellington
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 168 mi 1h nonstop

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore NPE Routes WLG Routes NPE Live Flights WLG Live Flights
All flights from Wellington (WLG) Wellington to Napier flights
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 Also: QF 13 AT7, DH3 1h – Star Alliance QF
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – NZ
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – NZ, QF
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (13 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
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
~3h
Longest
AKL ~3h 10m ROT ~3h 26m CHC ~3h 40m
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 20 7 11
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 gate to gate.
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 flights20 out / 20 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h gate to gate. The route covers 168 miles.
1 airline operates flights from NPE to WLG: Air New Zealand.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Auckland and Christchurch.
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 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

NPE to WLG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NPE to WLG is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 168 miles (271 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Auckland and Christchurch. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gisborne (GIS), Rotorua (ROT) and Tauranga (TRG).