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

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Wellington to Napier
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 168 mi 1h nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

WLG–NPE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 168 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop WLG–NPE 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, WLG to NPE direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for WLG to NPE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~16h
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 Napier from Wellington

Nearby airports with service to Hawke's Bay Airport.
Metric WLG→NPE CHC→NPE
Distance from WLG – 189 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 20 20
Flight time 1h 1h 35m
Christchurch (CHC) to Napier flights
Airports within 200 miles of WLG with service to Hawke's Bay Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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

WLG–NPE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wellington to Napier route.
Route details
Distance168 mi / 271 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 6 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: WLG
Full nameWellington International Airport
IATA / ICAOWLG / NZWN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation41 ft / 12 m
Destination: NPE
Full nameHawke's Bay Airport
IATA / ICAONPE / NZNR
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WLG to NPE flights.
Nonstop flights from Wellington International Airport to Hawke's Bay Airport take approximately 1h. The route covers 168 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from WLG to NPE. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHC and AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NPE to WLG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CHC. 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 WLG to NPE

Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

WLG to NPE Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via CHC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Christchurch (CHC).