Wellington Airport Informational Guide to Wellington International Airport (WLG) - Non Official

Wellington Airport Bus

Travelling by bus to the city centre may be a great idea considering it is a safe, cheap and fast way of transportation.

See below the available bus options in Wellington Airport:

airport express bus

This service runs between Wellington Airport to Wellington Railway Station. Operates seven days a week. 

Frequency every 10 to 20 minutes. And travel time is 25 to 35 minutes.

Fares

Ticket is $5.00.

Find more information here. 

Metlink public buses

Bus line no.2 – Seatoun to Wellington

By this bus line you can transfer from Wellington Railway Station through Wellington finishing its route in Seatoun or Karori.

The nearest stop to Wellington Airport is Broadway at Hobart Street, which is at a 10-minute walk distance from the airport. 

Schedule

Every day, from 06:44 am to 00:15 am, every 20 minutes. 

Location

The closest stop is Broadway at Hobart Street. 

Fares

Since it is a 3 zone route (if you choose to travel between Broadway at Hobart Street and Seatoun or Karori) fare is $5.00 NZD.

You can pay either by cash or credit card. 

Where do I buy my ticket?

Tickets are sold on board to the driver. 

Find more information here. 

Shuttles

If you prefer to get a more reliable service in terms of price and reach directly your destination without stops, the airport shuttle is the suitable option for you.

Total trip time to downtown Wellington is about 25 minutes, although on rush hours it can be 40 minutes due to passengers drop off too. 

You can be discounted by travelling with more people (about $5.00 NZD). Shuttles are shared with other passengers who have requested the service. 

Companies

Super Shuttle offers shuttle rides to and from Wellington Airport.

Contact: +64 04 472 9552.

Location

Under request, you may pick it up outside the baggage claim, on the Ground level of the main terminal. The shuttle won’t set unless all passengers are on board.

Fares

Fare to Wellington CBD starts at $15.00 NZD per passenger. 

Where do I buy my ticket?

In order to get in the shuttle, you need to book your trip through the company website prior your arrival.