Cheap flights to Hamilton

How long is the flight to Hamilton?

It’s a relatively quick flight to Hamilton, New Zealand; you can fly there from the major cities, like Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. Auckland is very close to Hamilton, with the shorter flights taking about 3h 15min. From there, you’ll find a wide range of flight times, some of which can take up to about 21h as a result of lengthy layovers. You can fly from Wellington in generally just over 1h, which is counterintuitive, given how much further south Wellington is. But once again, it’s all about the number and length of layovers and whether or not the flight is direct. Similarly, the total flight time from Christchurch is roughly 1h 45min.

Are there direct flights to Hamilton?

You can fly directly to Hamilton from Wellington or Christchurch, and you’ll be able to find plenty of Hamilton flight deals on Cheapflights. The reason there aren’t any direct flights from Auckland (which would be the most likely candidate) is that flights leaving Auckland International Airport (AKL) all first fly down to Wellington and Christchurch before heading back up to Hamilton. They’re round-trip commuter flights dropping off and picking up passengers as they stop. With the direct flights, you’ll leave Wellington from Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Christchurch from Christchurch International Airport (CHC). All flights land at Hamilton Airport (HLZ), Hamilton.

How do you get from Hamilton airport to the city centre?

Hamilton Airport is about 14.5 km from the city centre. You can catch a Jayride shuttle, which will usually take just under 15min and is very convenient. They run on demand rather than on a fixed schedule, so once they are full, they will depart for the city. It won’t save you much time if you hire car or take a taxi, as these also take about 15min.

What are some things to do in Hamilton?

Hamilton has one of the most interesting public gardens in any country, Hamilton Gardens. It traces the history of gardens since they were first purposefully cultivated and the influence that each culture has had on their development. Waikato Museum has art galleries and an original Maori war canoe on display, plus interactive science exhibitions for kids. Bird lovers can head to the large free-flight aviary in the Antipodean region, containing rare local animal species. For something completely unexpected, head to the south side of the main street in Hamilton, where you’ll find Riff Raff Statue, celebrating the Rocky Horror Picture Show’s character. It is placed next to the house where the film’s screenplay writer lived. Hamilton Night Market is the place to go for live entertainment, arts and crafts and plenty of local and international cuisine.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Hamilton?

It hardly needs to be said that you won’t need a visa or a passport to fly to Hamilton, as it’s a domestic flight. You will still need to take your photographic ID with you, to identify yourself as a New Zealand citizen.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Hamilton?

Booking a flight to Hamilton (HLZ) is your only option if you intend on flying to Hamilton. It is only a 10.1 km journey from Hamilton to Hamilton’s city centre.