Flying from London to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): What you need to know
Choose from numerous airports when planning a flight from London to Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Check out your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Queenstown is 13 hours ahead of London. Queenstown Airport is located in Queenstown, which runs on the UTC+13 timezone.
Your flight from London to ZQN won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Queenstown Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your London to ZQN flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early London to Queenstown Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Have a late flight from London to Queenstown Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near ZQN and turn out the lights sooner:
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 experience more of Queenstown and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your London to Queenstown Airport flight.
The street address for ZQN is P.O. Box 64.
Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown
Queenstown Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Queenstown. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It'll take around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
RM2,915 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Queenstown Airport. A return flight starts from RM5,490. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from London to ZQN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest London to Queenstown Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from London to ZQN.
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The best time to fly from London to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to Queenstown Airport (ZQN). July is the busiest month to visit Queenstown. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
Before locking in your London to ZQN plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Queenstown, with temperatures ranging from 6ºC (43ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Queenstown Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).
More about Queenstown
Start your Queenstown trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Queenstown Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Air Milford, Glenorchy-Queenstown Road and Southern Lakes are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Queenstown itinerary.
Explore more of New Zealand
Dunedin is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be explored once you've seen Queenstown. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, its top 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.