How to find cheap flights to Picton Aerodrome Airport (PCN)
$137 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Picton Aerodrome Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to PCN, the lowest fare is $69.
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Avoid leaving things to the last minute. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Picton, where Picton Aerodrome Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Picton by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' option. This allows you to compare fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are generally cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Picton Aerodrome Airport.
Best time to go to Picton
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Picton in May.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to PCN that fits your budget and itinerary.
Head to Picton in August if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to PCN, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
May is the least busy time of year to travel if you prefer a more relaxed pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Picton then.
Check the weather before travelling. January brings the warmest days in Picton, with averages of between 10ºC and 24ºC.
July has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 3ºC to 12ºC.
February is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Picton.
December brings the wettest weather. You can expect around nine days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Travelling to Picton Aerodrome Airport (PCN): What you need to know
Take the quickest route to Picton with Sounds Air. This popular airline offers direct flights to Picton Aerodrome Airport.
Your flight will land in the UTC+13 timezone at PCN.
Get some shut-eye shortly after your flight to PCN at Sequoia Lodge Backpackers. This comfortable stay is an easy drive from Picton Aerodrome Airport.
Get your adventure underway sooner by booking a car hire in PCN. Grab a ride from Europcar to discover corners of Picton that tend to fly under the radar.
Picton Aerodrome Airport is located in Picton, Marlborough Region, New Zealand.
Getting to central Picton from Picton Aerodrome Airport (PCN)
PCN is about 8 kilometres from central Picton.
You'll reach the centre in around 10 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to PCN.
You can expect the ride to take roughly 8 hours when using public transport.
Picton is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to put on your short list:
Picton highlights
Put these leading sights on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Picton:
Bay View: Offering a memorable introduction to what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres north-east of the centre.
EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.48 kilometres north-east of the heart of Picton.
How to get to Wellington from Picton Aerodrome Airport (PCN)
Setting out for the nearby city of Wellington? It's about 113 kilometres from PCN. Give yourself around 4 hours 25 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
Public transport will take you to Wellington in 5 hours 50 minutes or so.
Travelling from Picton Aerodrome Airport (PCN) to Lower Hutt
If Lower Hutt is your destination, public transport takes around 14 hours 35 minutes from Picton Aerodrome Airport. This city is about 80 kilometres from PCN.
It takes 4 hours 30 minutes or so to drive to Lower Hutt.
Explore more of New Zealand
New Zealand isn't done impressing you yet. Keep going to Wellington, located around 72 kilometres east of Picton. Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Hobbit's Hideaway and Wellington Botanic Gardens have to be on your must-see list. Wellington International Airport (WLG) is the city's most convenient major airport.
Christchurch is another place that's too good to skip while you're in New Zealand. You'll find it roughly 274 kilometres south-west of Picton. Christchurch Botanic Gardens, International Antarctic Centre and The Christchurch Art Gallery are among the highlights. The main airport serving this city is Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
About 80 kilometres east of Picton, Lower Hutt is well worth the journey. Top reasons to go include Sugarloaf Rock Lookout, Matiu / Somes Island and Days Bay.