Travelling from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know
Hamilton and Queenstown share the same timezone, UTC+13.
Leave plenty of time to make your HLZ to ZQN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Hamilton International Airport to Queenstown Airport. Wellington International Airport is a popular stopover on the HLZ to ZQN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
81 € is the lowest price for a one-way Hamilton International Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Return flights start at 248 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from HLZ to ZQN, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Hamilton International Airport to Queenstown Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
72.87% of flights that take off from Hamilton International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Hamilton to Hamilton International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Hamilton International Airport to Queenstown Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near HLZ:
Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
If you're landing on a late Hamilton International Airport to Queenstown Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ZQN:
Grab a Queenstown Airport rental car and explore Queenstown and beyond with your own wheels. Yes rentals, Hao Rentals and mode rentals are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Queenstown Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown
You'll find ZQN at P.O. Box 64.
From Queenstown Airport, Queenstown is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
January is the busiest month for flights from Hamilton International Airport to Queenstown Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Queenstown in April.
Lock in your flight from Hamilton International Airport to Queenstown Airport for February if you want to visit Queenstown during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HLZ to ZQN in July. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Queenstown has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand you'll want to see. 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.
Dunedin is another well-known destination in New Zealand and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown. No journey is complete without dropping by Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.