Travelling from Belfast to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll catch your flight from Belfast to Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are the two main airports in Belfast.
Queenstown is 13 hours ahead of Belfast. Queenstown Airport is located in Queenstown, which operates on the UTC+13 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Belfast to ZQN. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 2 hours.
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67.55% of flights departing from Belfast International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
On public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in about 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Belfast to ZQN flight, unwind in one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport:
68.3% of all departures from George Best Belfast City Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Have a late flight from Belfast to Queenstown Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near ZQN and turn in quicker:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Queenstown Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Yes rentals, Hao Rentals or mode rentals and discover more of Queenstown and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Belfast to Queenstown Airport flight.
The street address for ZQN is P.O. Box 64.
Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown
Central Queenstown is roughly 6 kilometres from Queenstown Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
At the moment, RM5,352 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Queenstown Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM8,431. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Belfast to ZQN if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Belfast to Queenstown Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Belfast to Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Visit Queenstown in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Belfast to ZQN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Queenstown, with temperatures ranging from 6ºC (43ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Belfast to Queenstown Airport in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Queenstown
Start your Queenstown trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Belfast to Queenstown Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Air Milford and Glenorchy-Queenstown Road are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Queenstown must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Southern Lakes.
Explore more of New Zealand
Dunedin is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Queenstown. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay.
Around 161 kilometres south of Queenstown, Invercargill is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Aurora Australis viewpoint, Southland Museum & Art Gallery and St. Mary's Basilica.
