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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh to Nelson? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Nelson.£994 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Tue, 23 Jun.Return flight with British Airways and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £994, select.
Nelson.£1,071 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Apr, returning Fri, 24 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 10 Apr, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,071, select.
Nelson.£1,140 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,140, select.
Nelson.£1,236 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,236, select.
Nelson.£1,332 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Mar, returning Thu, 9 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Thu, 9 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,332, select.
Nelson.£1,390 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with British Airways and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,390, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Nelson

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Nelson flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Edinburgh to Nelson: Alternative routes

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Edinburgh to Nelson: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£994
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Nelson: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Nelson is £994. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Edinburgh to Nelson. But we found flights with one or more stops from £994.
As of January 2026, there are no flights flying from Edinburgh to Nelson.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Nelson is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Nelson Airport on Thursday, 18 June 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Edinburgh Airport and Nelson Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nelson but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nelson is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Nelson.

Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nelson Airport (NSN): what you need to know

  • Leave plenty of time to make your EDI to NSN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nelson Airport (NSN)

  • At the moment, £704 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Nelson Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £994. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from EDI to NSN, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nelson Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from EDI to NSN by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nelson Airport.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • When it comes to Edinburgh Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.94% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 9 miles from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Nelson Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near EDI:

Arriving at Nelson Airport (NSN)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edinburgh Airport to Nelson Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NSN instead:

  • Hit the road running by picking up a Nelson Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from GO Rentals, Ezi or Snap to explore Nelson and beyond.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Nelson Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.

Getting from Nelson Airport (NSN) to central Nelson

  • Nelson Airport to central Nelson has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 1 mile away.

  • It takes around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Nelson Airport (NSN)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Nelson Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Nelson. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Nelson is January, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nelson Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Look for cheap tickets from EDI to NSN in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.

Explore more of New Zealand

  • Nelson is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand just waiting to be explored. Around 75 miles east of Nelson, a visit to Wellington will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.

  • Christchurch is another essential stop in New Zealand and is around 170 miles south of Nelson. No journey is complete without seeing Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.

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