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NZ253 Flight Status

According to the latest from Trip.com for Air New Zealand Flight NZ253 from Wellington to Melbourne (WLG–MEL): Great news — Flight NZ253 has landed safely at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 07:58 local time, arriving about 12m early.
Fri, Nov 6
Sat, Nov 7
Sun, Nov 8
WLG-MEL

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 7m early
Wellington(WLG)
06:05
Scheduled: 06:00, Nov 6
Wellington International Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 10m
Melbourne(MEL)
08:03
Scheduled: 08:10, Nov 6
Melbourne Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
46
Arrival Gate
18B
Baggage
1
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 12m early
Wellington(WLG)
06:06
Scheduled: 06:00, Nov 7
Wellington International Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 10m
Melbourne(MEL)
07:58
Scheduled: 08:10, Nov 7
Melbourne Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
47
Arrival Gate
16B
Baggage
7
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Wellington(WLG)
06:00
Scheduled: 06:00, Nov 8
Wellington International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 4h 10m
Melbourne(MEL)
08:10
Scheduled: 08:10, Nov 8
Melbourne Airport T2
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
47
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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NZ253

Track the Previous Flight Status: Landed at Wellington

NZ248
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Sydney (SYD) Wellington (WLG)
Scheduled: 23:55
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2m early
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NZ253 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ253 flight flying from Wellington to Melbourne on 11/7/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A320-212. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 165 seats.
flight status
Airbus A320-212
Punctuality (Departure)
93 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
100 %
Early on average
12 minutes
Age
7y, 10m
Seats
165
Flight Distance
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Flight History for NZ253

Trip.com historical records show that the last NZ253 flight departed on Fri, Nov 6 from WLG at approximately 06:05. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 08:03.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Sun, Nov 1 Wellington (WLG) Melbourne (MEL) A20N 06:14 07:52 Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Wellington (WLG) Melbourne (MEL) A20N 06:07 08:03 Arrived
Wed, Nov 4 Wellington (WLG) Melbourne (MEL) A20N 06:23 08:16 Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Wellington (WLG) Melbourne (MEL) A20N 06:14 08:06 Arrived
Fri, Nov 6 Wellington (WLG) Melbourne (MEL) A20N 06:05 08:03 Arrived
Sat, Nov 7 Wellington (WLG) Melbourne (MEL) A20N 06:06 07:58 Arrived
Sun, Nov 8 Wellington (WLG) Melbourne (MEL) A20N 06:00 08:10 Scheduled

NZ253 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ253 is 93% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 12 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
93 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
2 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100 %
Early on average 12 minutes
Early
90 %
On time
10 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
2 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight nz253?

    Flight nz253 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 07:58 (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight nz253 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 07:58; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.
  • Flight nz253 is scheduled to depart at 06:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 06:06, and the current status is Arrived (updated Nov 7, 2026).
  • Flight nz253 is scheduled to arrive at 08:10. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 07:58. Status is Arrived as of Nov 7, 2026.
  • For flight nz253, the departure terminal is I and the boarding gate is 47. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight nz253 is expected at carousel 7 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight nz253 is operated by Air New Zealand from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 4 hours10 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.
  • Track flight nz253 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If nz253 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Nov 7, 2026). Contact Air New Zealand or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight nz253 has already left Wellington and completed its journey. Departure was 06:06; actual arrival 07:58.
  • Flight nz253 usually flies a Airbus A320-212 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Time on arrival: Wellington 09:58 | Melbourne 07:58

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