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How to get fromManila to Nelsonby plane, bus or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Manila to Nelson by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Nelson Airport

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeMNL - NSN
    17h 6m
    $900–3,301

  2. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)planeMNL - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
    18h 54m
    $605–1,956

  3. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)planeMNL - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
    20h 59m
    $955–2,506

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket$904Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Nelson, New Zealand?

Qantas, Air New Zealand, and two other airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Nelson Airport (NSN) 4 times a day.

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