Travelling from Dubai to Wellington International Airport (WLG): What you need to know
Wellington is nine hours ahead of Dubai. Wellington International Airport is located in Wellington, which runs on the UTC+13 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Dubai to WLG.
Travelling during a popular month such as January? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to WLG. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
DXB is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai to Wellington International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Dubai International Airport:
74% of flights leaving from Dubai International Airport reach their destination on time.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is about 48 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Dubai to WLG flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Al Maktoum International Airport:
Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 57%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Wellington International Airport (WLG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Dubai to Wellington International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near WLG:
Go where the road takes you with a Wellington International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and discover more of Wellington and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Dubai to Wellington International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport to central Wellington is about 8 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Wellington International Airport is $1,144. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,594. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Dubai to WLG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Dubai to Wellington International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Dubai to WLG.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Dubai to Wellington International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Dubai to Wellington International Airport (WLG). November is the most popular month to visit Wellington. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in a Dubai 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 to 21ºC.
July has temperatures of between 7ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Wellington International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Wellington
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Wellington right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Dubai to Wellington International Airport:
Your trip to Wellington isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights you can't miss include Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Hobbit's Hideaway and Wellington Botanic Gardens.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres northeast of Wellington, a trip to Palmerston North will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Willowbank Reserve, New Zealand Rugby Museum and Upper Turitea Green Corridor.
Around 257 kilometres northeast of Wellington, Hastings is another essential stop in New Zealand. No visit is complete without checking out Cherry blossom forest, Cornwall Park and Hastings City Art Gallery.