Flying from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Queenstown Airport to Brisbane Airport.
Brisbane is three hours behind Queenstown and follows the UTC+10 timezone.
Flights from ZQN to BNE start at 14:25 — the earliest with Virgin Australia Regional. The last departure is at 19:30 with Virgin Australia Regional. Overall, there are 12 weekly Queenstown Airport to Brisbane Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your ZQN to BNE flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like January? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Brisbane (and then seeing more of Australia!) is a snap with Qantas. This popular airline offers direct flights from Queenstown Airport to Brisbane Airport.
Qantas tops the list for bookings on this route.
Virgin Australia Regional is the most punctual carrier offering ZQN to BNE flights. A dependable 80.52% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
138 € is the best price for a one-way Queenstown Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. Return flights start from 333 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book three months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ZQN to BNE.
The cheapest month for flights from Queenstown Airport to Brisbane Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
ZQN's address is P.O. Box 64.
Of all flights leaving Queenstown Airport, 79.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Queenstown to Queenstown Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ZQN? If you're boarding an early flight from Queenstown Airport to Brisbane Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
If you're getting in on a late Queenstown Airport to Brisbane Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BNE:
Grab a Brisbane Airport rental car and discover Brisbane and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha Car Hire are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Brisbane Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
Brisbane Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Brisbane. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
January is the most popular month for flights from Queenstown Airport to Brisbane Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Brisbane in April.
The warmest month in Brisbane is January, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Queenstown Airport to Brisbane Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZQN to BNE in July. Temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Brisbane. Around 72 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
Around 105 kilometres west of Brisbane, Toowoomba is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point.