Sounds Air fly between Wellington and the small Picton Aerodrome (PCN), also known as Koromiko airfield, which is located 9km south of town. Sounds Air also operate their own shuttle bus to and from Picton, which picks up and drops off at most hostels and hotels in town.
Flights from Wellington are competitively priced, often working out at around the same price as the ferry and they also offer scenic views over the Marlborough Sounds.