Flying from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
Edmonton is 19 hours behind Wellington and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your WLG to YEG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Traveling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
AED 2,508 is the best price for a one-way Wellington International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. A return flight starts at AED 5,497. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from WLG to YEG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Wellington International Airport to Edmonton International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from WLG to YEG.
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Handy information about Wellington International Airport (WLG)
72.62% of flights that leave from Wellington International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Wellington International Airport is around 13 kilometers from central Wellington. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Wellington International Airport to Edmonton International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to WLG:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Consider booking a hotel near YEG if you're on a late Wellington International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with an Edmonton International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and experience more of Edmonton and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Edmonton International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
From Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the center.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Wellington International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Edmonton in May.
Before locking in your flight from Wellington International Airport to Edmonton International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Edmonton, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between -25ºC (-13ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from WLG to YEG sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometers south of Edmonton, a trip to Calgary will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Canada, head for Saskatoon, roughly 483 kilometers east of Edmonton. Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Remai Modern and Meewasin valley centre are key highlights.
