Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know
Queenstown's timezone is UTC+13, making Queenstown 12 hours ahead of Zurich.
Your ZRH to ZQN flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Rs294,582 is currently the best price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs509,394. These fares may change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from ZRH to ZQN, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Zurich Airport to Queenstown Airport.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights taking off from Zurich Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Zurich to Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near ZRH? If you're boarding an early flight from Zurich Airport to Queenstown Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Book a hotel close to ZQN if you're on a late Zurich Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Queenstown Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Yes rentals, Hao Rentals or mode rentals to explore Queenstown and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Queenstown Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown
The address for ZQN is P.O. Box 64.
Queenstown Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Queenstown. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Queenstown Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Queenstown. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Queenstown is February, with the temperature ranging between 6ºC and 18ºC. Lock in your flights from Zurich Airport to Queenstown Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to ZQN in July. Temperatures average between -2ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Queenstown has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres east of Queenstown, a trip to Christchurch will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
Around 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown, Dunedin is another essential stop in New Zealand. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.
