Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Wellington's timezone is UTC+13, making Wellington five hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur.
Your KUL to WLG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wellington International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between KUL and WLG include:
Auckland Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Currently, AED 1,584 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 3,046. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from KUL to WLG, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wellington International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from KUL to WLG.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wellington International Airport.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
When it comes to Kuala Lumpur International Airport's on-time performance, 58.65% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 64 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 4 hours 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to KUL? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wellington International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
If you're getting in on a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near WLG:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Wellington International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and explore beyond Wellington's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Wellington International Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport to the center of Wellington has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometers away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The quietest month for a flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wellington International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Wellington based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Wellington International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Wellington, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from KUL to WLG in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be explored after you've experienced Wellington. Around 499 kilometers away to the north, check out popular attractions including Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in New Zealand, head for Christchurch, roughly 322 kilometers south-west of Wellington. Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden are key reasons to visit.