Traveling from Istanbul to Wellington International Airport (WLG): What you need to know
Istanbul has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Wellington International Airport (WLG) flying out of Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
The timezone in Wellington is UTC+13, which is ten hours ahead of Istanbul. Wellington International Airport is located in Wellington.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Istanbul to WLG.
Traveling during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
IST is about 48 kilometers from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Wellington International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
SAW is around 48 kilometers from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your Istanbul to WLG flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.93%.
About Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Consider staying in a hotel near WLG if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Wellington International Airport. Select one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Travel at your own speed with a Wellington International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and chase adventure across Wellington and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Wellington International Airport flight.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport is roughly 8 kilometers from central Wellington. The time it takes to get there by car rental or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Traveling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Currently, $726 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Wellington International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,599. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Istanbul to WLG. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Istanbul to Wellington International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Istanbul to WLG.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Istanbul to Wellington International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Wellington. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Wellington International Airport (WLG), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Istanbul to WLG plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Wellington, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Wellington International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Wellington
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Wellington International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Wellington:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Hobbit's Hideaway and Wellington Botanic Gardens are essential stops on your Wellington itinerary.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand just waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometers north-east of Wellington, a visit to Palmerston North will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Willowbank Reserve, New Zealand Rugby Museum and Upper Turitea Green Corridor.
Around 257 kilometers north-east of Wellington, Hastings is another favorite stop in New Zealand. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Cherry blossom forest, Cornwall Park and Hastings City Art Gallery.