Flying from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport (WLG): What you need to know
Start your vacation planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport (WLG). Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are the two main airports in Buenos Aires.
The timezone in Wellington is UTC+13, which is 16 hours ahead of Buenos Aires. Wellington International Airport is located in Wellington.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Buenos Aires to WLG.
With more people on the move during high season, it's a good idea to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is about 14 kilometers from central Buenos Aires. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Jorge Newbery Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Jorge Newbery Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 83.76% of flights that depart AEP land on time.
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
EZE is around 32 kilometers from central Buenos Aires. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Ministro Pistarini Airport the day before your Buenos Aires to WLG flight:
Ministro Pistarini Airport has a track record for punctuality. 83.93% of flights taking off from here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Wellington International Airport (WLG)
If you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near WLG:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Wellington International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value to explore Wellington and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport flight.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport to the center of Wellington is about 8 kilometers. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Traveling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport is $1,040. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,373. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Buenos Aires to WLG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport (WLG). Visit Wellington in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Buenos Aires to WLG plane ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Wellington to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport in July when temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Wellington
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Wellington right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Buenos Aires to Wellington International Airport:
Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) and Hobbit's Hideaway are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Wellington travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Wellington Botanic Gardens.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometers north-east of Wellington, a trip to Palmerston North will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Willowbank Reserve, New Zealand Rugby Museum and Upper Turitea Green Corridor.
Hastings is another favorite destination in New Zealand and is around 257 kilometers north-east of Wellington. No trip is complete without dropping by Cherry blossom forest, Cornwall Park and Hastings City Art Gallery.