Travelling from Melbourne to Nelson Airport (NSN): What you need to know
Nelson is two hours ahead of Melbourne. Nelson Airport is located in Nelson, which is in the UTC+13 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to NSN. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like December or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to NSN. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Auckland Airport (AKL)
Christchurch Airport (CHC)
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Nelson Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometers away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Relax before your Melbourne to NSN flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
About Nelson Airport (NSN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Nelson Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near NSN instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Nelson Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from GO Rentals, Ezi or Snap and explore beyond Nelson's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Nelson Airport flight.
Getting from Nelson Airport (NSN) to central Nelson
The centre of Nelson is about 2 kilometers from Nelson Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nelson Airport (NSN)
P16,256 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Nelson Airport. Return flights start at P30,725. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to NSN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Nelson Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Melbourne to NSN.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne to Nelson Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Nelson Airport (NSN)
November is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Nelson Airport (NSN). Visit Nelson in May if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Nelson is January, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your Melbourne to NSN plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Nelson Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Nelson
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Nelson Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nelson:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Centre of New Zealand, Helibike Nelson and Maitai Esplanade are popular attractions which should feature on any good Nelson itinerary.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be explored once you've seen Nelson. Around 129 kilometers away to the east, well-known attractions include Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Hobbit's Hideaway and Wellington Botanic Gardens.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in New Zealand, consider Christchurch, roughly 274 kilometers south of Nelson. Mount Herbert/Te Ahu Patiki, Gemston & Fossil Museum Birdlings Flat and Purau Bay are among its highlights.
