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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Napier to Wellington:

• Earliest: departs at 07:30 and lands at 08:30
• Latest: departs at 16:45 and lands at 17:45.

The flight takes about 1h 00m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Napier to Wellington.

A direct flight from Napier to Wellington takes 1h 00m, covering 435 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Napier to Wellington range from $196 to $358, with an average of $261 over the past 12 months. Anything below $196 counts as a good deal.

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Napier to Wellington flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$175 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Napier to Wellington flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Napier to Wellington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $334, which is 77% above the typical average for this route.

Wellington Airport (WLG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Mode
• EZI
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Napier to Wellington usually depart from Napier Hawkes Bay (NPE) and arrive at Wellington (WLG).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Napier to Wellington route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 22 minutes.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 50% on the Napier to Wellington route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $189 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $374, a difference of $185. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Napier and Wellington.

Some of the most popular sights in Wellington are Waitangi Park, St James Theatre, and Basin Reserve Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Wellington on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.