Direct flights from Nelson Airport

Nelson Airport - General Information

Nelson Airport Terminal is a newly constructed timber building situated between Tasman Bay and the Western Ranges in Nelson. This structure must meet building code regulations while remaining functional as passenger numbers increase at Nelson Airport.

Natural ventilation of the main terminal space was achieved using an innovative yet straightforward approach, using air buoyancy when heated to rise up through high-level openings and out through glazed louvres for release of hot air. Furthermore, this building featured mass timber structure coupled with resilient seismic structural solutions.

An Airport Redevelopment Project

The airport operator plans a phased redevelopment of their current facility with new buildings, check-in area, departure lounges and retail offerings planned over 24 months.

Airlines Operating From Nelson Airport Nelson airport hosts several domestic and international airlines that serve both domestic and international flights, with Air New Zealand being among the more notable names like Sunstate Airlines/Qantaslink/Jetstar/Virgin Australia being some of the more frequently used options.

Nelson Airport boasts 979 weekly flights to and from Auckland with the top 3 being Air New Zealand (5060), Sunstate Airlines/Qantaslink (5370) and Jetstar (5350).

Airport Redevelopment Project mes On August 4, 2016, the airport operator unveiled plans for a terminal redevelopment project, taking a phased approach with over half of construction taking place on a greenfield site. Once complete, this new facility will offer improved customer experience with more intuitive layout features, larger check-in area, departure lounges and parking spaces than its predecessor.