How to find cheap flights to Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Hawke's Bay Airport is AED 4,351. A return plane ticket to NPE right now is AED 9,363.
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We recommend booking roughly seven months before you plan to depart. That's when you're likely to get the best price on tickets to Napier-Hastings, where Hawke's Bay Airport is located.
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Best time to go to Napier-Hastings
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Napier-Hastings is typically December.
If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to NPE.
Travel to Napier-Hastings in March if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to NPE, but also when fares are usually more expensive.
January is the quietest period of the year to travel if you prefer a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Napier-Hastings then.
The weather can make or break a vacation, so consider what kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Napier-Hastings is warmest in January, with averages of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in July, when they range from 5ºC (41ºF) to 13ºC (55ºF).
With four days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Napier-Hastings.
The wettest time of year is August. Take your trip then and you can expect to get around seven days of rainfall.
Flying to Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE): What you need to know
Fly to Napier-Hastings sooner with a direct Air New Zealand flight to Hawke's Bay Airport.
If you want to fly with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your NPE plane ticket with Air New Zealand. Up to 67% of its flights into this airport land according to schedule.
On arrival at NPE, you'll be in the UTC+13 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Hawke's Bay Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to NPE:
Flights taking off from Hawke's Bay Airport touch down when expected 77% of the time. This figure reflects the airport's reliability when it comes to punctuality.
Hawke's Bay Airport is located in Napier-Hastings, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand.
Getting to central Napier-Hastings from Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE)
The distance from NPE to central Napier-Hastings is about 6 kilometers.
You'll reach the center in around 15 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to NPE.
You can expect the ride to take roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Napier-Hastings:
Napier-Hastings highlights
Put these popular sights high on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Napier-Hastings:
Napier Sea Front: A classic place to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is located around 0.80 kilometers south of the city center.
Centennial Garden Waterfall: Here's where you can ease into a slower rhythm when exploring Napier-Hastings. This park is roughly 0.64 kilometers north of the center.
National Aquarium of New Zealand: This will also be a trip highlight. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kilometers south of the center of Napier-Hastings.
How to get to Hastings from Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE)
Going to the nearby city of Hastings? It's about 23 kilometers from NPE. It'll take you around 25 minutes to drive to the center.
Plan for a journey time of roughly 2 hours 10 minutes when making your way to Hastings on public transport.
Traveling from Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) to Wairoa
Wairoa is around 64 kilometers from Hawke's Bay Airport if that's where you're going.
It takes 1 hour 40 minutes or so to drive to Wairoa.
Explore more of New Zealand
There are plenty more places to explore in New Zealand, starting with Wellington. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop are must-visits in this city, which is about 274 kilometers southwest of Napier-Hastings. Wellington International Airport (WLG) is the most convenient airport for Wellington.
Another city in New Zealand that has plenty of appeal is Hamilton. From Napier-Hastings, it's roughly 241 kilometers northwest and is home to attractions like Hamilton Gardens and St Peter's Cathedral. Stop by Eden Park too. Hamilton Airport (HLZ) is the main arrival point for this city.
About 209 kilometers north of Napier-Hastings, Tauranga is well worth the journey. A few great reasons to visit include Mauao / Mount Maunganui summit, Maunganui Beach and Mount Maunganui Lookout.
