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Flights from Napier to Nelson

There are no direct flights from Napier to Nelson. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington or Auckland, about 2h 22m door to door (104 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 2h 22m
NPENSNWLG

Napier to Nelson at a glance

Fastest journey2h 22mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington or Auckland

Best ways to fly from Napier to Nelson

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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NPE Wellington (WLG) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Tue16:45 NPE17:39 WLG0h 51m connection18:30 WLG19:07 NSNAir New Zealand
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 22m
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NPE Auckland (AKL) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon13:45 NPE14:43 AKL0h 47m connection15:30 AKL16:53 NSNAir New Zealand
63 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 08m
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NPE Christchurch (CHC) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Tue10:30 NPE12:03 CHC0h 57m connection13:00 CHC13:48 NSNAir New Zealand
19 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 18m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
365 km227 miles
Journey time
2h 22mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneNelson vs Napier
Currency in Nelson
NZD
Airports
NPE → NSN

Flights from Napier to Nelson: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Napier to Nelson?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Napier to Nelson?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 365 km.
Where do you change planes between Napier and Nelson?
The best connecting points are Wellington (WLG), Auckland (AKL) and Christchurch (CHC). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Wellington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Napier and Nelson?
Napier: Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE). Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN).

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