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Plan your trip at Wellington International Airport

Wellington, New ZealandIATA: WLGICAO: NZWN
Current airport: WLG

Getting to and from Wellington International Airport: transport, parking, and where to pick someone up or drop them off. Every part links to the full information.

Transport

Where you arrive, with connections and frequency.

  • BusMetlink Route 2 to the airportHobart Street at Broadway stop (7033), about 700 meters from the terminal (outside the airport)Connection: Hobart Street at Broadway stop 7033 is about a 7-minute walk (700 meters) from the terminal.

All transport to Wellington International Airport

Parking

  • 6parking areas
  • 1–5min walk to the terminal
With shuttle
Long Term Parking

All parking areas, with facts for each one

Picking someone up

Where someone gets in and where you can wait or meet.

  • Pick-up zoneKiss & Ride
    Pick-up zone on the Ground Floor in front of the main terminal
    • Picking up: permittedThe pick-up zone is located on the Ground Floor in front of the main terminal. The first 10 minutes are free; if you've stayed less than 10 minutes, or paid at a pay station, the exit barrier arms will recognize your license plate and lift automatically. Cars cannot be left unattended in this area.

    For all actions above: Free within 10 minutes.

  • P120 ExpressPark and come inside
    P120 Express on the uncovered top deck next to the terminal, across from check-in
    • Picking up: permittedThe P120 Express parking area is intended for those picking up or dropping off travelers in the terminal. Located across from check-in, it is a short walk to the terminal; follow the signs into the Multi-Level Car Park (Covered) and then out onto the top deck. You cannot book this parking area online; it is drive-up only.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All pickup rules

Dropping someone off

A quick drop-off, or park and come inside.

  • Drop-off zoneKiss & Ride
    Drop-off zone outside the terminal on Level 1, up the ramp
    • Dropping off: permittedThe drop-off zone is located outside the terminal on Level 1 up the ramp. Use the second lane from the terminal, as the first lane is for taxis only. The first 10 minutes are free. Cars cannot be left unattended in this area; any vehicle left unattended will be subject to a fine, clamped and/or towed.

    For all actions above: Free within 10 minutes.

  • P120 ExpressPark and come inside
    P120 Express on the uncovered top deck next to the terminal, across from check-in
    • Dropping off: permittedIt is also intended for dropping off travelers in the terminal.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All drop-off rules

This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.

SourcesWhere this comes fromChecked on the airport's official website on October 5, 2026.