PCN Picton Aerodrome
Picton Aerodrome (PCN) serves Wellington, about 70 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.
Getting from Picton Aerodrome to Wellington
The airport is about 70 km west of Wellington, about 72 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$150–NZ$238.
Tipping: Not customary.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~50 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~72 min | NZ$150–NZ$238 | |
| Private transfer | ~72 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~72 min + חניה | from the terminal |
Which way suits you from Picton Aerodrome
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~NZ$150–NZ$238 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 Picton ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Picton Aerodrome
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.
Hotels near Picton Aerodrome
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026