Non-stop flights from Nelson (NSN)
Nelson Airport (IATA: NSN, ICAO: NZNS), also known as Nelson Airport, is a small airport in New Zealand with domestic flights only.
At present, there are 4 domestic flights from Nelson.
The longest flight from Nelson NSN is a 191 mile (307 km) non-stop route to Auckland AKL. This direct flight takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes and is operated by Air New Zealand.
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Airlines flying from Nelson Popular destinations from Nelson Popular destinations with a stopover International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Nelson
In total there are 2 airlines flying from and to Nelson. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from Nelson
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Nelson, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Nelson that require a stopover:
International flights from Nelson
Currently there are no international flights departing from Nelson. To get from Nelson to another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Auckland or Christchurch.
Domestic flights from Nelson
Flights from Nelson to New Zealand
There are 4 airports in New Zealand that have non-stop domestic flights from Nelson.
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.
Alternative airports near Nelson
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Nelson (NSN). The nearest airports to Nelson (NSN) are Blenheim (BHE) and Picton (PCN).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Nelson?
There are 3 airports in Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN), Woodbourne Airport (BHE) and Picton Aerodrome (PCN).
What is the best airport to fly from Nelson?
The most convenient airport to fly from Nelson is Nelson Airport (NSN).
How many airlines fly from Nelson?
There are 2 airlines flying from Nelson to 4 airports around the world, as of May 2024.
Which airlines fly from Nelson?
Air New Zealand and Sounds Air are the only airlines flying from Nelson.
Which alliances are flying from Nelson?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying from Nelson.
How many nonstop flights are there from Nelson?
There are roughly 829 flights departing from Nelson every month (or 196 flights each week), to a total of 4 airports - all within New Zealand.
What is the official name of Nelson Airport?
The official name of Nelson Airport is Nelson Airport.
What is the airport code of Nelson Airport?
The airport code of Nelson Airport is NSN.
What are the most popular flights from Nelson?
Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch are the 3 most popular routes from Nelson. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Nelson, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Nelson?
Nelson to Wellington | 40m |
Nelson to Auckland | 1h 30m |
Nelson to Christchurch | 55m |
Nelson to Paraparaumu Beach | 45m |