Air New Zealand NZ253 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for Air New Zealand flight NZ253 from Wellington to Melbourne (WLG-MEL): Flight NZ253 has safely landed at Melbourne Airport (MEL) 7:42 AM (local time), about 28m early.
Thu, Oct 22
Fri, Oct 23
Sat, Oct 24
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 19m early
4h 10m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
47
Arrival Gate
16A
Baggage
6
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 28m early
4h 10m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
47
Arrival Gate
16A
Baggage
6
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
4h 10m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
47
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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NZ253
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NZ248
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Sydney (SYD)
Wellington (WLG)
Wellington (WLG)
Scheduled: 12:10 AM
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1m early
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NZ253 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ253 flight from Wellington to Melbourne on 10/23/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Airbus A320-212. This aircraft has been in service for 6y, 11m. The aircraft has 165 seats.
Airbus A320-212
Punctuality (Departure)
93
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Early on average
10 minutes
Age
6y, 11m
Seats
165
Flight Distance
--
Economy
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port
Seat Information
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Legroom
45 cm
Seat width better than on 50% of flights
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Flight History for NZ253
Trip.com historical records show that the last NZ253 flight departed on Thu, Oct 22 from WLG at approximately 6:28 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in MEL at 7:51 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Oct 18 | Wellington (WLG) | Melbourne (MEL) | A20N | 6:21 AM | 7:50 AM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Wellington (WLG) | Melbourne (MEL) | A20N | 6:26 AM | 7:58 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Wellington (WLG) | Melbourne (MEL) | A20N | 6:27 AM | 7:57 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Wellington (WLG) | Melbourne (MEL) | A20N | 6:28 AM | 8:00 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Wellington (WLG) | Melbourne (MEL) | A20N | 6:28 AM | 7:51 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Wellington (WLG) | Melbourne (MEL) | A20N | 6:26 AM | 7:42 AM | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Wellington (WLG) | Melbourne (MEL) | A20N | 6:00 AM | 8:10 AM | Scheduled |
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NZ253 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ253 is 93% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 10 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93
%
Late on average
16 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
93
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
10 minutes
Early
83
%
On time
10
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight nz253?
Flight nz253 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 7:42 AM (updated Oct 23, 2026).Is flight nz253 on time today?
Flight nz253 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 7:42 AM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight nz253 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight nz253 is scheduled to depart at 6:00 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 6:26 AM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 23, 2026).When is flight nz253 scheduled to arrive?
Flight nz253 is scheduled to arrive at 8:10 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 7:42 AM. Status is Arrived as of Oct 23, 2026.What is the gate information for flight nz253?
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.What is the baggage carousel number for flight nz253?
After arrival, baggage for flight nz253 is expected at carousel 6 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight nz253 fly?
Flight nz253 is operated by Air New Zealand from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne (MEL). Typical flight time is about 4 hours 10 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight nz253?
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 flight nz253 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If nz253 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 23, 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.Has flight nz253 departed from Wellington?
Flight nz253 has already left Wellington and completed its journey. Departure was 6:26 AM; actual arrival 7:42 AM.What is the seat configuration for flight nz253?
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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