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Flights from Nelson to Timaru
There are no direct flights from Nelson to Timaru. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington, about 2h 34m door to door (47 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 2h 34m
Nelson to Timaru at a glance
Fastest journey2h 34mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington
Best ways to fly from Nelson to Timaru
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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NSN Wellington (WLG) TIU
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon16:30 NSN16:59 WLG0h 46m connection17:45 WLG19:04 TIUAir New Zealand
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
- 377 km234 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 34mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneTimaru vs Nelson
- Currency in Timaru
- NZD
- Airports
- NSN → TIU
Flights from Nelson to Timaru: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Nelson to Timaru?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Wellington. 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 Nelson to Timaru?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 377 km.
Where do you change planes between Nelson and Timaru?
The best connecting points are Wellington (WLG). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Wellington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nelson and Timaru?
Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN). Timaru: Timaru Airport (TIU).
