Travelling from Rotorua International Airport (ROT) to Nelson Airport (NSN): what you need to know
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ROT to NSN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like March? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rotorua International Airport to Nelson Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ROT and NSN:
Wellington International Airport
Auckland Airport
Christchurch International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rotorua International Airport (ROT) to Nelson Airport (NSN)
R 2,132 is the best price for a one-way Rotorua International Airport to Nelson Airport flight. Return flights start at R 5,019. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ROT to NSN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Rotorua International Airport to Nelson Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Rotorua International Airport to Nelson Airport.
Handy information about Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
When it comes to Rotorua International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63.74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Rotorua International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Rotorua. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Rotorua International Airport to Nelson Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to ROT:
Arriving at Nelson Airport (NSN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Rotorua International Airport to Nelson Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near NSN instead:
Pick up a Nelson Airport rental car and discover Nelson and beyond with your own set of wheels. GO Rentals, Ezi and Snap are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Nelson Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Nelson Airport (NSN) to central Nelson
From Nelson Airport, Nelson is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Nelson Airport (NSN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Rotorua International Airport to Nelson Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Nelson in April.
Book your flight from Rotorua International Airport to Nelson Airport for January if you'd like to explore Nelson during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ROT to NSN in July. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Nelson has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand you should also see. About 121 kilometres east of Nelson, a visit to Wellington will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Christchurch is another favourite destination in New Zealand and is around 274 kilometres south of Nelson. No trip is complete without experiencing Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
