NSN Nelson Airport
Nelson Airport (NSN) is an airport serving Nelson, New Zealand.
- 17:55S8348Wellington(WLG)On time
- 17:45NZ5853Christchurch(CHC)Gate 6On time
- 16:20NZ5524Wellington(WLG)Gate 2On time
- 15:20NZ5530Auckland(AKL)Gate 6On time
- 13:4013:45NZ5314Wellington(WLG)Gate 4Departed
- 13:15NZ5072Auckland(AKL)Gate 3Departed
- 12:5713:05NZ5859Christchurch(CHC)Gate 6Departed
About NSN Airport
Nelson Airport (NSN) serves the city of Nelson and the northern South Island of New Zealand, offering a compact terminal layout with both domestic arrivals and departures facilities geared to quick transfers. Air New Zealand and regional carriers operate regular services connecting Nelson to major hubs such as Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland, plus seasonal tourist flights. Passengers can use the online flight board for live updates on check-in, baggage and parking. The airport’s convenient location close to the city and rental options makes it a practical gateway for business and leisure.
Frequently asked questions
The IATA airport code for Nelson Airport is NSN.
The ICAO code for Nelson Airport is NZNS.
Nelson Airport (NSN) is located in Nelson, New Zealand.
The local time zone at Nelson Airport (NSN) is Pacific/Auckland (GMT+12).
About 46 scheduled departures were counted at Nelson Airport (NSN) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.
For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.
Destinations on the current departures board at Nelson Airport (NSN) include Wellington, Christchurch, and Auckland.
The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Nelson Airport (NSN). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.