Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Wellington Airport (WLG) in New Zealand to hotels and homes in the central city, Oriental Bay, the Hutt Valley and the ferry terminals, booked before you land.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Wellington International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our Wellington airport transportation takes you from Rongotai to hotels and apartments around Lambton Quay, Courtenay Place and the waterfront, to Oriental Bay, Thorndon and Kelburn, to Lower Hutt and Petone, and to the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry terminals and the cruise wharves.
Wellington airport transfers start in the arrivals area on the Ground Floor of the single terminal, where your driver waits with a name sign once you have your bags, and after customs and biosecurity if you fly in from overseas. We track your flight, so the pickup follows your real landing time, and the price is fixed per vehicle and agreed before you fly, from a sedan for two to a van for a family or group with luggage.
Each Wellington airport transfer goes door to door to your hotel, apartment or vacation rental in the city or the suburbs, to the Interislander or Bluebridge terminal for the Cook Strait crossing, or to the wharf for your cruise. Heading further, to the Kāpiti Coast or Martinborough in the Wairarapa? Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered for that route.
Our Wellington airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, not a shared shuttle that stops at other addresses on the way into the city. It leaves as soon as you have your bags, with room for suitcases, strollers, bikes and hiking gear, and suits families, groups and travelers heading to the ferry with luggage.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Wellington International Airport (WLG) is in Rongotai, on the narrow strip of land between Evans Bay and Lyall Bay, southeast of the city. All domestic and international flights use one terminal with three piers, so there is no terminal to choose, and every passenger collects bags on the Ground Floor.
On an international arrival you pass through passport control, where eligible passports can use the eGates, then collect your bags and go through customs and biosecurity, where officers check what you declared. On a domestic flight you walk straight from the gate to baggage claim. Taxis, app-based rides and pre-booked vehicles all pick up just outside, through Door G.
New Zealand is on NZST (UTC+12) and switches to NZDT (UTC+13) from late September to early April. It uses the New Zealand dollar.
NZeTA and visitor levy. Most visitors from visa-waiver countries, including the US and UK, need a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before boarding and pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) with it. Australian citizens do not need one; check the visa rules for your passport before you fly.
Biosecurity declaration. Every traveler, children included, completes New Zealand's digital arrival declaration (NZTD), which can be submitted up to 24 hours before departure. Declare all food and used outdoor gear such as hiking boots, tents and fishing equipment, or use the amnesty bins before biosecurity.
Overnight closure. The terminal closes from 1:30 to 3:00 every night, so travelers on very late arrivals or early departures cannot wait inside during those hours.
Ferry check-in. The Interislander and Bluebridge ferries sail from separate terminals, so give the operator and sailing time when you book; ferry companies set their own check-in deadlines, especially for vehicles.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Wellington International Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At WLG
Meet in the arrivals area
Wellington has one terminal, and pre-booked drivers meet passengers on the Ground Floor after baggage claim, and after customs and biosecurity on international flights. Your confirmation gives the exact meeting spot.
At WLG
Vehicle pickup outside Door G
The taxi stand and the app-based pickup lanes are directly outside baggage claim through Door G, so a short walk to the vehicle is normal.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
WLG Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel WLG
From where you're staying back to Wellington International Airport.
Round trip
WLG Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Wellington International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
NZeTA and IVL
Most visa-waiver visitors need an NZeTA, with the International Visitor Levy paid at the same time, before boarding; Australian citizens are exempt.
Arrival declaration
Every traveler, including children, must complete the NZTD digital arrival declaration, which can be submitted up to 24 hours before your flight departs.
Declare food and gear
Declare all food and used outdoor gear such as hiking boots and tents, or dispose of it in the amnesty bins before biosecurity.
One terminal
Domestic and international flights use the same terminal, and all bags are collected on the Ground Floor.
New Zealand dollar
New Zealand uses the New Zealand dollar, and cards and contactless payments are widely accepted.
Local time
New Zealand is on NZST (UTC+12), and NZDT (UTC+13) from late September to early April.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
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Sarah L. · March 2026
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James H. · February 2026
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María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
In the arrivals area on the Ground Floor of the single terminal, holding a sign with your name, after baggage claim, and after customs and biosecurity on international flights. Your confirmation gives the exact meeting spot.
Wellington Airport is in Rongotai, about 8 km (5 miles) by road from the city center through the Mount Victoria Tunnel, usually 15 to 25 minutes. Lower Hutt is usually about 25 to 35 minutes away, and Paraparaumu on the Kāpiti Coast about an hour.
Yes, we drive you to the port: the Interislander terminal at Kaiwharawhara or the Bluebridge terminal on Waterloo Quay, opposite the railway station. Give us your operator and sailing time when you book so the pickup leaves a comfortable margin for check-in.
Yes. We drive door to door to the cruise wharves on the city waterfront. Give us your ship's name and boarding time when you book.
Yes. We drive to hotels and apartments along the waterfront, around Te Papa, Courtenay Place and Cuba Street, and along Oriental Bay.
Yes. We drive to Petone, Lower Hutt and the rest of the Hutt Valley. Give the full street address when you book.
Paraparaumu and the Kāpiti Coast are north of Wellington, and Martinborough is over the Remutaka hill road in the Wairarapa. Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered for that route; if it is not, contact us before you fly.
Wellington has one terminal for domestic and international flights, and everyone collects bags on the Ground Floor. Give your flight number when you book so your driver knows whether you will come through customs and biosecurity first.
Yes. Give the full street address and any gate, apartment or access details. Many hillside homes in Wellington sit on steep, narrow streets, so your driver stops at the nearest safe point where a car can reach.
Yes. Give your flight number and time when you book, and your driver is scheduled for it. The terminal itself closes from 1:30 to 3:00 at night, so plan very early departures around that.
There is no need. Booking ahead gives you a confirmed vehicle and a meeting point before you land. If someone approaches you in arrivals, check the company name against your confirmation before getting in.
Declare all food and used outdoor gear such as hiking boots, tents and fishing equipment on New Zealand's digital arrival declaration (NZTD). If in doubt, declare it or use the amnesty bins before biosecurity.
We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is canceled, tell customer service so the pickup can be moved.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel, home, ferry terminal or cruise ship, and give your flight number and departure time, so the pickup is set for check-in and security.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer booking service for rides from WLG; we are not the airport or its operator. For the terminal, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Wellington airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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