Travelling from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know
Queenstown is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Alice Springs and is in the UTC+13 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ASP to ZQN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
ر.ق. 1,929 is the lowest price for a one-way Alice Springs Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 4,482. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from ASP to ZQN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Alice Springs Airport to Queenstown Airport.
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Handy information about Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
When it comes to Alice Springs Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.7% of flights complete their journey on time.
Alice Springs Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Alice Springs. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a place to stay before your flight from Alice Springs Airport to Queenstown Airport? Check out Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, an IHG Hotel. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before making your way to ASP.
Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Alice Springs Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZQN instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Queenstown Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Yes rentals, Hao Rentals or mode rentals and explore beyond Queenstown's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Queenstown Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown
ZQN is located at P.O. Box 64.
From Queenstown Airport, Queenstown is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
January is the busiest month for flights from Alice Springs Airport to Queenstown Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Queenstown in April.
Lock in your flight from Alice Springs Airport to Queenstown Airport for February if you'd like to explore Queenstown during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ASP to ZQN in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 6ºC on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've visited Queenstown, now it's time to explore other corners of New Zealand. Travel about 354 kilometres east to Christchurch to tick off its popular sights. From Little River Rail Station to The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of New Zealand, head for Dunedin, roughly 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown. Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World are key reasons to visit.
