How to get fromNelson to Wellington Airport (WLG)by plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Wellington Airport (WLG) by plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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Fly Nelson Airport to Wellington
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1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane NSN - WLG
2h 7m
$93–254
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
5h 26m
$162–178
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Wellington
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)plane BHE - WLG
3h 4m
$111–605
Fly Nelson Airport to Takaka Airport, fly to Wellington Airport
1. Fly from Nelson Airport to Takaka Airportplane
2. Fly from Takaka Airport to Wellington Airportplane
3h 44m
$510–511
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus Picton - Nelson
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
7h 44m
$154–197

Nelson to Wellington Airport (WLG) by bus, foot, and car ferry

7Weekly Services

7h 44mAverage Duration

$154Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nelson to Wellington Airport (WLG).

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Distance: 142.1 km
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Wellington Airport (WLG), New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG) every 4 hours.

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