Can you fly into Nelson?

Nelson Airport is one of the country’s busiest regional airports with up to 400 flights in and out per week, direct between six destinations throughout New Zealand. Nelson Tasman is fortunate to have four airlines servicing the region.

What airlines fly out of Nelson?

Air New Zealand, Sounds Air, Originair & Golden Bay Air connect you to seven direct destinations in New Zealand are all located in the new terminal. Use the tables below to see the latest flight information for flights arriving and departing at Nelson Airport.

How busy is Nelson Airport?

Passenger numbers for the 2017 financial year were 1,000,373, up from 865,203 in 2016. It is the sixth-busiest airport in New Zealand by passenger numbers and seventh by aircraft movements, as well as being the busiest New Zealand airport without any scheduled international service.

Where can you fly to from Nelson?

Flights from Nelson to New Zealand To Auckland and Christchurch, you can fly with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance). You can fly non-stop from Nelson to Paraparaumu Beach with Sounds Air. You can fly non-stop to Wellington with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) or Sounds Air.

How long does it take to drive from CHCH to Nelson?

Christchurch. The Nelson Tasman region is accessible by road from Christchurch via the Lewis Pass and takes approximately 5 and a half hours by car.

How do you get to Nelson NZ?

By Sea. Regular Cook Strait ferries provide vehicle and passenger access between Wellington in the North Island and Picton in the South Island, just a short drive away from Nelson City.

How do I get from Wellington to Nelson?

The best way to get from Wellington to Nelson without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $80 – $130. How long does it take to get from Wellington to Nelson? It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Wellington to Nelson, including transfers.

How long is Nelson airport runway?

1347m
At 1347m, Nelson Airport’s existing runway is among the shortest runways in the world catering for the type of aircraft operating at Nelson.

Is Nelson a regional airport?

Airport Hub Despite that we’re pleased to still be crowned the busiest regional airport in New Zealand this summer.

Where should I stop between Christchurch and Nelson?

Highlights

  • Kaikoura.
  • Queen Charlotte Track.
  • Abel Tasman National Park.
  • Golden Bay.
  • Nelson Lakes National Park.
  • Hamner Springs.

Can you fly to Nelson from Sydney?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Nelson.