Meeting someone at Nelson Airport.
Nelson Airport (NSN · NZNS), Nelson Region, New Zealand. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Nelson Airport
Make a sign for NSN Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.
Which terminal
Nelson Airport is a regional airport, usually with a single arrivals area. When a couple of flights land together it fills up fast, so agree one exact spot to wait.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at NSN, even without signal.
- Inside the arrivals hall, a few metres back from the doors passengers come through.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals go through passport control and customs before the arrivals hall. Domestic flights within New Zealand are usually much quicker.
Nelson runs on Pacific/Auckland time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of NSN: Blenheim BHE (59 km), Picton PCN (61 km), Wellington WLG (132 km), Westport Airport WSZ (145 km), Wanganui WAG (212 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Nelson?
Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app. Smaller airports like NSN usually have one arrivals area.
How long after landing do passengers come out at NSN?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at NSN right now?
Nelson runs on Pacific/Auckland time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at NSN without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
Airports near Nelson
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