Wellington International Airport – WLG Wellington
Situated in the suburbs of Rongotai in Wellington, New Zealand, Wellington International Airport is Air New Zealand’s hub, serving the capital city of New Zealand. The airport links major cities in eastern Australia as well as many New Zealand tourist destinations with regional and national carriers. The joint force of Wellington City Council and Infratil makes up Wellington International Airport Limited - the company which is in authority to operate WLG-Wellington International Airport.
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Wellington International Airport (WLG) is considered to be the third busiest in the country. Recorded as accommodating 6,049,194 passengers during 2017, its land area measuring 270 acres with a 2,018-meter runway suited the flock of passengers during that time. The airport started with a grass runway during 1929, and was closed down year 1935 for safety reasons. Paraparaumu Airport became the city capital’s airport in 1949. Stokes Valley and Pauatahanui are the closest cities to visit when arriving at this airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Rydges Wellington Airport sits at the top of Wellington International Airport terminal and can be a treat for long, tiring flights. Aside from accommodation, it caters famished passengers with surrounding restaurants and those who want to burn it off after with their open-access gym. The Airport Motor Lodge is also nearby, as well as the Airport Motel. This can be very convenient both for passengers intending to go to cities for businesses as well as family-bonding time to conserve energy on their respective itineraries for the week or two.
On this page it is easy to search for Wellington, New Zealand airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Wellington, New Zealand (WLG-Wellington Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the WLG airport.
Most of these WLG
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Wellington, New Zealand
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the WLG airport are Museum of Wellington City and Sea, Ataturk Memorial, and Michael Fowler Centre.
Map of Wellington, New Zealand Hotels
View all Wellington, New Zealand (WLG-Wellington Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Wellington, New Zealand (WLG-Wellington Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Wellington, New Zealand (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Wellington, New Zealand (WLG-Wellington Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 7:48 PM.
The temperature feels like 42.5 with a humidity level of 84 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 49 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 1, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southwest at a speed of 7 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 5:01 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Monday
7/8
Broken clouds
45°F
High: 52°F
Low: 36°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
7/9
Clear Sky
41°F
High: 50°F
Low: 35°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
7/10
Few clouds
41°F
High: 51°F
Low: 35°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
7/11
Scattered clouds
41°F
High: 51°F
Low: 34°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
7/12
Few clouds
40°F
High: 50°F
Low: 36°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
7/13
Overcast clouds
41°F
High: 50°F
Low: 38°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Wellington, New Zealand WLG airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free WLG airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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