How to find cheap flights to Taupo Airport (TUO)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Taupo Airport is $94. A return plane ticket to TUO right now is $254.
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To get cheap tickets to Taupo, where Taupo Airport is located, book seven months ahead. That's the general recommendation for landing the best bargains.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of landing cheap flights to Taupo. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, along with different fares.
If there's no rush to travel to Taupo, think about making a pit stop along the way. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Taupo Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Taupo
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Taupo is typically December.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to TUO, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you'd love to experience Taupo at its busiest, lock in your flights to TUO for July. Taking a trip during peak seasons often means more things to do than at other times.
The quietest time of the year to go is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Taupo then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 8ºC and 24ºC, January is when Taupo is at its warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your trip.
Temperatures are at their lowest in July, when they range from 1ºC to 11ºC.
February gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Taupo.
Rain is more likely in August, which gets around 11 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Taupo Airport (TUO): What you need to know
Take the quickest path to Taupo with Air New Zealand. This popular airline offers direct flights to Taupo Airport.
Air New Zealand offers the most punctual service. Up to 70% of its flights into this hub arrive according to schedule, making it a great option when reserving your TUO plane ticket.
TUO is in the UTC+13 timezone.
Be tucked up in bed shortly after your flight to TUO. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Taupo Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Kick off your trip to Taupo sooner by grabbing a car hire in TUO. Ezi, Thrifty and Avis are some of the top names to choose from here.
Taupo Airport has an on-time rating of 67%, which tells you how often flights get to their destination without delay. This can be helpful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Taupo Airport is located in Taupo, Waikato Region, New Zealand.
Getting to central Taupo from Taupo Airport (TUO)
The distance from TUO to central Taupo is about 8 kilometres.
You'll get to the centre in around 15 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to TUO.
Expect the trip to take roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
If you want to stay close to the action in Taupo, unpack your bags at one of these popular options:
Taupo highlights
Put these major attractions high on your must-see list after hopping off your flight to Taupo:
Taupo Tandem Skydiving: Offering a memorable introduction to everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 6 kilometres south of the centre.
Rose Gardens: You'll find this park roughly 0.32 kilometres south-west of the centre. Take some time out and watch the world go by in this corner of Taupo.
Lake Taupo Cruises: Looking for more reasons to visit Taupo? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 0.48 kilometres west of the city centre.
How to get to Rotorua from Taupo Airport (TUO)
TUO serves as a gateway to the nearby city of Rotorua, which is around 72 kilometres away. The most convenient way into the centre will depend on when you're travelling, so check before you go.
If you're jumping on public transport, it'll take roughly 5 hours 5 minutes to get where you're going.
Travelling from Taupo Airport (TUO) to Tokoroa
About 64 kilometres away, Tokoroa is another city that's not far from Taupo Airport. It'll take you around 2 hours 30 minutes to make the journey on public transport from TUO.
Explore more of New Zealand
New Zealand has plenty more waiting for you. Continue on to Auckland, located about 241 kilometres north-west of Taupo. Rangitoto Island, Auckland Bridge Climb and Bungy and Auckland Waterfront are a few of its must-sees. Auckland Airport (AKL) is the city's nearest major airport.
Another city in New Zealand that belongs on your itinerary is Manukau City. From Taupo, it's roughly 225 kilometres north-west and offers top sights like Japanese park and C3 Manukau. Work in a visit to Kotuku House too.
Or head for Hamilton, about 129 kilometres north-west of Taupo. Hamilton Pools, Hamilton Gardens and St Peter's Cathedral are among the many reasons to go. You can get here by flying into Hamilton International Airport (HLZ).
