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Flights from Timaru to Nelson

There are no direct flights from Timaru to Nelson. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington, about 2h 37m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 2h 37m
TIUNSNWLG

Timaru to Nelson at a glance

Fastest journey2h 37mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington

Best ways to fly from Timaru 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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TIU Wellington (WLG) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Mon11:45 TIU12:52 WLG0h 53m connection13:45 WLG14:22 NSNAir New Zealand
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 37m
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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
377 km234 miles
Journey time
2h 37mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneNelson vs Timaru
Currency in Nelson
NZD
Airports
TIU → NSN

Flights from Timaru to Nelson: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Timaru to Nelson?
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 Timaru to Nelson?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 377 km.
Where do you change planes between Timaru and Nelson?
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 Timaru and Nelson?
Timaru: Timaru Airport (TIU). Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN).

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