Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know
The timezone in Queenstown is UTC+13, which is 11 hours ahead of Athens.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your ATH to ZQN flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
577 € is currently the best price for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Return flights start from 1.398 €. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ATH to ZQN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, 77.19% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near ATH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Queenstown Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Consider booking a hotel near ZQN if you have a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Queenstown Airport rental car and discover Queenstown and beyond with your own set of wheels. Yes rentals, Hao Rentals and mode rentals are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Queenstown Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown
ZQN is located at P.O. Box 64.
Queenstown Airport to central Queenstown has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It typically takes 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
January is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Queenstown Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Queenstown in April.
When reserving your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Queenstown Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Queenstown, with the temperature ranging from 6ºC (43ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH to ZQN in July. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Christchurch is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be explored after you've experienced Queenstown. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
If there's time to check out another major stop in New Zealand, consider Dunedin, roughly 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown. Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World are key reasons to visit.