The city of Wellington is the national capital of New Zealand. It is considered the second most populous city in New Zealand. Wellington played a major role in trade and other commercial activities and also serves as the connection between the north and the South Islands. Given that Wellington is the capital of the country it is very well connected to most major cities in the world and the rest of the country. Wellington can be reached from almost all parts of the world with ease. The best way to get to Wellington from India is to take a flight.

Wellington has one of the major international airports in New Zealand. The Wellington International Airport is connected to all the major cities in New Zealand while it also serves as one of the gateways for the country. There are plenty of flights that travel to Wellington from India. There are no direct flights to the city but there are numerous connecting flights that ply every day. There are flights to Wellington from almost all major cities in India like Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. There are flights departing all throughout the day and almost all flights operate year-round. Prices and availability depend on the date of booking and departure.

It is important to apply for visas before travelling to New Zealand. The airport in Wellington has all the necessary facilities like ATMs, currency exchange, eateries, internet and Wi-Fi, etc. The airport has bus services to and from the city that operates every day of the week. There are taxi and shuttle services too. One can also rent bikes and car on arrival for a more flexible trip.

Wellington is very well connected to all major cities and destinations in the Northern Island. One can reach Wellington from cities like Auckland, Rotorua and Hamilton with ease. While public buses ply on the major routes to Wellington, one can hire a taxi or choose to drive. If driving, it is important to keep in mind the road rules in New Zealand. While there are no road routes to Wellington from the Southern Island, one can ferry across the Cook Strait from Picton to reach the city. Ferry services also carry vehicles.

Although located on the coast, Wellington cannot be reached by sea from India. There are no passenger cruises that ply from India to New Zealand. It is recommended to fly to Wellington.

Getting around in Wellington is rather easy. There are bus services to all parts of the city at regular intervals. It is important to note the timings to avail the bus service. One can also hire taxis or rent bikes or cars to get around.