Travelling from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Around 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Nelson Airport to Wellington International Airport.
Wellington's timezone is UTC+13, which is the same as Nelson.
Flights from NSN to WLG start at 06:50 — the earliest with Air New Zealand. The last service of the day is at 20:00 with Sounds Air. Overall, you can take your pick of 277 weekly Nelson Airport to Wellington International Airport flights.
Your NSN to WLG flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Air New Zealand has direct flights from Nelson Airport to Wellington International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Wellington — and maybe even more of New Zealand if you have time.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Air New Zealand.
Air New Zealand is the most punctual carrier that offers NSN to WLG flights, with 75.88% of its services arriving on schedule.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Nelson Airport to Wellington International Airport. Many passengers pass through Christchurch International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
R 699 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Nelson Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,400. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from NSN to WLG, book your trip seven months before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Nelson Airport to Wellington International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from NSN to WLG.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Nelson Airport to Wellington International Airport.
Handy information about Nelson Airport (NSN)
71.22% of flights leaving from Nelson Airport land at their destination on time.
Nelson Airport is around 2 kilometres from central Nelson. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Nelson Airport to Wellington International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near NSN:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
If you're getting in on a late Nelson Airport to Wellington International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near WLG:
Follow your own route with a Wellington International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and experience more of Wellington and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Wellington International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Wellington. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Nelson Airport to Wellington International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Wellington. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Nelson Airport to Wellington International Airport for January if you'd like to go to Wellington during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NSN to WLG around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Wellington. Around 499 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Christchurch is another must-experience destination in New Zealand and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Wellington. No journey is complete without a visit to Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
