What's the busiest hour for departures at WLG?

Departures from Wellington International Airport peak at 09:00 local time, averaging 9.2 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of WLG?

The quietest hour with regular service is 21:00 local time, averaging 1.3 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from WLG?

Air New Zealand (NZ) is the largest operator at Wellington International Airport, with 398 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from WLG?

Auckland (AKL) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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WLG Airport - Wellington International Airport

Wellington, New Zealand. Departures peak at 09:00 local, averaging 9.2 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-05-18. Schedule coverage: 7 days observed.

Peak departure hour

09:00

9.2 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

21:00

1.3 flights/hr

Traffic score

84/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 87.8 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 08:00 local (10.2 flights/hr). Total: 90 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Air New Zealand (NZ) 398
2. Estonian Aviation Company ELK Airways (S8) 94
3. Jetstar Airways Pty (JQ) 39
4. Qantas Airways (QF) 24
5. Ocean Airways (OG) 3

Top destinations

1. 🇳🇿 Auckland (AKL) 102
2. 🇳🇿 Christchurch (CHC) 98
3. 🇳🇿 Nelson (NSN) 77
4. 🇳🇿 Woodbourne (BHE) 68
5. 🇳🇿 Hamilton (HLZ) 30

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at WLG?: Departures from Wellington International Airport peak at 09:00 local time, averaging 9.2 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of WLG?: The quietest hour with regular service is 21:00 local time, averaging 1.3 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from WLG?: Air New Zealand (NZ) is the largest operator at Wellington International Airport, with 398 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from WLG?: Auckland (AKL) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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