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

• Earliest: departs at 09:10 and lands at 10:10
• Latest: departs at 18:40 and lands at 19:40.

The flight takes about 1h.

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

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

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Wellington to Napier range from $234 to $399, with an average of $292 over the past 12 months. Anything below $234 counts as a good deal.

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Wellington to Napier 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–$63 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Wellington to Napier flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $211 to $1,870. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Wellington to Napier are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $414, which is 120% above the typical average for this route.

Napier Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $19 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• EZI
• Cross Country Rentals
• Europcar
• Apex

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 Wellington to Napier route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 17m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from Wellington to Napier. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $175 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $363, a difference of $188.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Wellington and Napier.

Napier Prison is one of the most viewed places in Napier 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

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