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

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QF Qant
DH3
9:05 AM
NZST
10:20 AM
NZST
1h 15m
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NZ5282+1
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
9:10 AM
NZST
10:25 AM
NZST
1h 15m
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NZ5286
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
5:35 PM
NZST
6:50 PM
NZST
1h 15m
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NZ5507
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:30 AM
NZST
7:50 AM
NZST
1h 20m
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QF8548+1
QF Qant
DH3
8:40 AM
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10:00 AM
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NZ5289+1
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
3:20 PM
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Wellington to Gisborne
1 carrier, 18 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 249 mi 1h 15m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

WLG–GIS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 249 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop WLG–GIS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand Also: QF 12 DH3 1h15 – Star Alliance QF
Aircraft on this route
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – NZ, QF
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (12 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, WLG to GIS direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for WLG to GIS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
14
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Wellington, it's 6:00 PM in Gisborne.
Distance & Flight Time
249 mi / 401 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m.
Facts

WLG–GIS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wellington to Gisborne route.
Route details
Distance249 mi / 401 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights18 out / 13 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: WLG
Full nameWellington International Airport
IATA / ICAOWLG / NZWN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation41 ft / 12 m
Destination: GIS
Full nameGisborne Airport
IATA / ICAOGIS / NZGS
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WLG to GIS flights.
Nonstop flights from Wellington International Airport to Gisborne Airport take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 249 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from WLG to GIS. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from GIS to WLG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 WLG to GIS

Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Gisborne Airport (GIS) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

WLG to GIS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from WLG to GIS ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 249 miles (401 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via AKL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.