Transfer to/from - Wellington airport (WLG)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

Uber, Zoomy and Ola pick up passengers at the south end of the terminal, outside gate G, on the ground floor. In the case of Uber Comfort, the meeting area is outside gate E.

You can also request a vehicle from Mevo or Cityhop, which you can find next to the rental cars, in car parks 30-32 and 39-40.

Bus

The Airport Express is an express service between the airport and Wellington railway station. It operates every 10-20 minutes from 5:30 am to 10:25 pm and departs from outside the terminal. Travel time to the city centre is about 25-35 min. Intermediate stops include Kilbirnie, Hataitai and Courtenay Place. Tickets can be paid for by cash, debit or credit card, or with a Snapper card, which can be purchased at the Wishbone shop, on level 1 of the terminal.

About 7 minutes from the terminal, at Hobart and Broadway Streets, you can board line 2 - Seatoun from Metlink (Tel +64 800 801 700), which goes to Karori, Hataitai, Kilbirnie and Seatoun.

Super Shuttle (Tel +64 800 748 885) is a shared door-to-door minibus service available for all flights. It departs from outside the baggage claim area.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Taxi ranks can be found directly outside the baggage reclaim area, departing from gate G, and the journey into the city takes 20-30 minutes. Official operators are: Wellington Combined Taxis (Tel +64 4384 4444), Kiwi Cabs (Tel +64 4389 9999), Hutt & City Taxis (Tel +64 4570 0057), EkoCabs (Tel +64 800 361 163), Urban Link Wellington (Tel +64 4473 5000), Capital Taxis (Tel +64 4384 5678), Corporate Cabs (Tel +64 800 789 789).

More information on public transport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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