How to find cheap flights to Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Right now, AED 4,513 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Palmerston North Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to PMR for AED 5,558.
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Around one month ahead is an excellent time to book tickets to Palmerston North, where Palmerston North Airport is located. This is the general recommendation if you're hoping to lock in the lowest prices.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Palmerston North by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will let you compare fares for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help you save.
If there's no rush to travel to Palmerston North, think about going the long way round. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Palmerston North Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Palmerston North
The cheapest month to board a flight to Palmerston North is typically June.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to PMR that fits your budget and schedule.
September is the most popular month for flights to PMR. Go then if you're eager to experience Palmerston North at its liveliest.
Travel in January if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Palmerston North are generally cheaper.
Check the weather conditions before traveling. February is the warmest time of year in Palmerston North, averaging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
July has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 3ºC (37ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF).
With four days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Palmerston North.
Rain is more likely in October, which gets around ten days of wet weather.
Traveling to Palmerston North Airport (PMR): What you need to know
Take the fast track to Palmerston North with Air New Zealand. This popular airline operates direct flights to Palmerston North Airport.
Think about booking your PMR plane ticket with Air New Zealand. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 67% of flights to this hub arriving on time.
PMR is in the UTC+13 timezone.
Curl up in bed shortly after your flight to PMR. Book a room at one of these stays close to Palmerston North Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Whether you're making your connecting flight or flying home from Palmerston North Airport, you're unlikely to be delayed. PMR is known for its punctual performance, with up to 80% of departing flights landing on schedule.
Palmerston North Airport is located in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand.
Getting to central Palmerston North from Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
The distance from PMR to central Palmerston North is about 8 kilometers.
You'll reach the center in around 10 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to PMR.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 25 minutes.
Palmerston North makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to consider for your visit:
Palmerston North highlights
Put these leading sights at the top of your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Palmerston North:
Willowbank Reserve: Offering a classic introduction to what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometers south of the center.
Te Arapiki a Tane: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 3 kilometers south of the heart of Palmerston North.
How to get to Upper Hutt from Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
The nearby city of Upper Hutt is about 145 kilometers from PMR. The drive to the center in a cab or ride-share usually takes around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Plan for a journey time of roughly 5 hours 5 minutes when making your way to Upper Hutt on public transport.
Traveling from Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to Paraparaumu
Paraparaumu is around 80 kilometers from Palmerston North Airport. If that's where you'll be staying, the trip by public transport takes about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Making the trip by car takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Explore more of New Zealand
New Zealand isn't done impressing you yet. Continue on to Wellington, located around 129 kilometers southwest of Palmerston North. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop are a few of its must-sees. Wellington International Airport (WLG) is the city's nearest major airport.
Another city in New Zealand that will quickly win you over is Hamilton. From Palmerston North, it's around 290 kilometers north and offers top sights like Hamilton Gardens and St Peter's Cathedral. Swing by Eden Park too. Hamilton Airport (HLZ) handles most flights into the city.
Roughly 290 kilometers north of Palmerston North, Tauranga makes for a memorable detour. Great reasons to visit include Mauao / Mount Maunganui summit, Maunganui Beach and Mount Maunganui Lookout.
