Flying from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Newcastle Airport (NTL): what you need to know
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your WLG to NTL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Currently, $304 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Wellington International Airport to Newcastle Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $728. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from WLG to NTL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Wellington International Airport to Newcastle Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Wellington International Airport to Newcastle Airport.
Handy information about Wellington International Airport (WLG)
72.62% of flights taking off from Wellington International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Wellington International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Wellington. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Wellington International Airport to Newcastle Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to WLG:
Arriving at Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Get off your Wellington International Airport to Newcastle Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a comfy option within easy reach of NTL, check out Sleepy Hill Motor Inn.
Go where the road takes you with a Newcastle Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Sixt and see more of Newcastle and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Newcastle Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to central Newcastle
Newcastle Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Newcastle. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Newcastle Airport (NTL)
April is the most popular month for flights from Wellington International Airport to Newcastle Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Newcastle in January.
Book your flight from Wellington International Airport to Newcastle Airport for January if you'd like to visit Newcastle during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from WLG to NTL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Newcastle has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Australia you'll want to see. Around 121 kilometres south-west of Newcastle, a visit to Sydney will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
Around 354 kilometres south-west of Newcastle, Canberra is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
