How to find cheap flights to Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Right now, $428 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Whakatane Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to WHK for $783.
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Around one month in advance is an excellent time to book tickets to Whakatane, where Whakatane Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for locking in the best deals.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Whakatane by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will let you browse prices for airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help keep costs down.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are often cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Whakatane Airport.
Best time to go to Whakatane
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Whakatane is usually June.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to WHK that suits your budget and itinerary.
July is the most popular month for flights to WHK. It's the perfect time to experience Whakatane at its liveliest.
Travel in November if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Whakatane are typically cheaper.
Check the weather before you travel. January brings the warmest days in Whakatane, with averages of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in July, when they range from 3ºC (37ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF).
February gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Whakatane.
September brings the wettest weather. You can expect around ten days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Travelling to Whakatane Airport (WHK): What you need to know
Take the quickest route to Whakatane with Air Chathams. This airline operates direct flights to Whakatane Airport.
You'll be arriving in the UTC+13 timezone at WHK.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Whakatane Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to WHK:
Whakatane Airport is located in Whakatane, Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand.
Getting to central Whakatane from Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Central Whakatane is about 6 kilometres from WHK.
Once you've touched down from your flight to WHK, the drive to the centre takes around 10 minutes.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 20 minutes.
Whakatane has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to explore before you go:
Whakatane highlights
These popular sights have to be on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Whakatane:
Wairere Falls: A classic spot to start your sightseeing, this landmark is around 2 kilometres northeast of the city centre.
Mataatua: The House That Came Home: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 2 kilometres northeast of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Whakatane experience.
How to get to Tauranga from Whakatane Airport (WHK)
Visiting the nearby city of Tauranga? It's around 72 kilometres from WHK.
Travelling from Whakatane Airport (WHK) to Rotorua
Rotorua is another city that's easily accessible from Whakatane Airport. It's about 64 kilometres away.
Explore more of New Zealand
Craving more adventure? Auckland will add more excitement to your journey through New Zealand. It's about 225 kilometres northwest of Whakatane and features Rangitoto Island, Rangitoto Summit and Mt. Wellington. The most convenient airport for this city is Auckland Airport (AKL).
Add one more stop to the mix with Hamilton, which is roughly 145 kilometres west of Whakatane. Hamilton Gardens, St Peter's Cathedral and Eden Park are reasons to go. You can get to this city by catching a flight to Hamilton Airport (HLZ).