In New Zealand Soundsair is the only direct air service between Wellington in the North Island, and Picton at the top of the South Island of New Zealand . It is fast - only 20 minutes flight time, frequent, and includes a scenic flight across the Cook Strait and Marlborough Sounds. Soundsair fares are competitive with the ferry. There are as many as nine return shuttle flights daily between Wellington and Picton during summer.
Extra flights are available daily according to demand.
We offer a free courtesy bus service between Picton and the airport and carparking is readily available for our passengers. A courtesy bus is also available in Wellington for backpacker passengers, to selected Wellington hostels, booked ahead. Luggage such as snowboards, skis, mountain bikes and packs are easily carried on board our comfortable jet prop Cessna Caravan aircraft. Our aircraft seats up to 14 people, so bring your friends. Soundsair specialises in personal and professional air service and is the only direct air service between Wellington and Picton, as well as other small airfields tucked away in the Marlborough Sounds.