Welcome To Sounds Air

Sounds Air is a locally owned and operated airline based at Picton Airport, in the heart of Marlborough, New Zealand. Sounds Air links the North and South Islands between Wellington, Picton, Blenheim and Nelson.

Additional SATURDAY Flight - We have added a new Nelson Saturday flight to cope with demand - Wellington to Nelson departs 09:45, Nelson to Wellington departs 10:45. Bookings can be made now.

Wellington to Picton

Up to 8 return flights per day between Wellington and Picton. The flight time is just 25 minutes and is the fast, scenic way to cross Cook Strait.

Wellington to Nelson

Our passenger service from Wellington-Nelson operates early morning with returning flights from Nelson to Wellington operating Monday-Saturday morning. We also operate afternoon/evening return flights. Check our online timetable for departure times. The flight time is 40 minutes.

Wellington to Blenheim

The flight time is just 25 minutes and is the ideal way for Blenheim passengers wanting to arrive in Wellington early. The morning Blenheim flight arrives into Wellington at 7:15 a.m Monday to Saturday and evening flights are now available four nights a week. Check our timetable for flight times.

In addition to our scheduled services, we operate scenic flights to view the magnificent Marlborough Sounds from the air.