Flying from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know
Queenstown's timezone is UTC+13, which is the same as Blenheim.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BHE to ZQN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Woodbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport. These are the top stopovers between BHE and ZQN:
Christchurch International Airport
Wellington International Airport
Auckland Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Right now, $213 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Woodbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $495. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from BHE to ZQN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Woodbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport.
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Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Woodbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Woodbourne Airport (BHE)
69.11% of flights that take off from Woodbourne Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Woodbourne Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Blenheim. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near BHE. Whether you're taking an early flight from Woodbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Reserve a hotel close to ZQN if you're on a late Woodbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Queenstown Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Yes rentals, Hao Rentals or mode rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Queenstown and beyond.
Secure the lowest price 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.
Queenstown Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Queenstown. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
January is the busiest month for flights from Woodbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Queenstown in April.
The warmest month in Queenstown is February, with temperatures ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Lock in your flights from Woodbourne Airport to Queenstown Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from BHE to ZQN in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Queenstown has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand you should also see. About 354 kilometres east of Queenstown, a trip to Christchurch will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in New Zealand, head for Dunedin, about 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown. Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World are among the biggest draws.
