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BHE Woodbourne Airport

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Woodbourne Airport (BHE) serves Wellington, about 80 km west of Wellington. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABHE
ICAONZWB
ServesWellington
From centre80 km
Non-stop3
Airlines1
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation33 m

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The airport in numbers

Woodbourne Airport — facts & history

We pulled Woodbourne Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 317,000 passengers in 2019, against a peak of 322,139 in 2018.

Passengers / year
317,000
as of 2019
Elevation
33 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2011–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Woodbourne Airport to Wellington

The airport is about 80 km west of Wellington, about 84 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No airport rail. Auckland (SkyDrive / SkyBus to the centre), Wellington and Christchurch have a city bus.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi, or Uber/Ola/Zoomy (legal). Estimated fare to the centre: NZ$173–NZ$275.

Tipping: Not customary.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~59 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~84 minNZ$173–NZ$275
Private transfer~84 minfixed upfront
Car rental~84 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Woodbourne Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~NZ$173–NZ$275 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Woodbourne ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Woodbourne Airport

Non-stop flights to about 3 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air New Zealand

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Woodbourne Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Woodbourne Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Woodbourne Airport to the centre of Wellington?
No airport rail. Auckland (SkyDrive / SkyBus to the centre), Wellington and Christchurch have a city bus. The airport is about 80 km west of Wellington, about 84 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Woodbourne Airport to Wellington?
Roughly NZ$173–NZ$275 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Woodbourne Airport?
Metered taxi, or Uber/Ola/Zoomy (legal).
What's the cheapest way from Woodbourne Airport to Wellington?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No airport rail. Auckland (SkyDrive / SkyBus to the centre), Wellington and Christchurch have a city bus.
Can I get from Woodbourne Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No airport rail. Auckland (SkyDrive / SkyBus to the centre), Wellington and Christchurch have a city bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Woodbourne Airport?
About 3 destinations, including Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Woodbourne Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Woodbourne Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Woodbourne Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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