International flights operate between Queenstown and four Australian destinations - Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast.
Trans-Tasman flights are provided by Air New Zealand(opens in new window), Jetstar(opens in new window), Qantas(opens in new window) and Virgin Australia(opens in new window).
Domestic flights are operated by Air New Zealand and Jetstar; they link Queenstown with Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Queenstown Airport is located 10 minutes' drive from the town centre, in the suburb of Frankton.
From $10 adult one way - about 25 minutes
The Orbus services (opens in new window)all major hotels and motels every 15 minutes including Queenstown Airport.
The fare to downtown Queenstown is $10 for adults. Reservations are not required. Tickets are available from the driver.fare to downtown Queenstown is $12 for adults and $5.50 for children. Reservations are not required. Tickets are available from the driver.
Approximately from $10 per person - about 20 minutes
A shuttle(opens in new window) is a cost effective way to travel into the centre of the town. Discounts apply if two or more people are travelling together. Shuttles are normally shared with other passenger groups. The journey can take up to 30 minutes at peak traffic times or when there are several drop-offs along the way. Allow plenty of time to reach the airport for departing flights.
Approximately $45 - about 15 minutes
The above price and travelling time are for a journey between the airport and the centre of town. If you’re travelling to the airport by taxi(opens in new window), make sure you allow plenty of time.
Major rental car companies(opens in new window) operate from the terminal building. Bookings are strongly recommended.
See here for information on parking your own vehicle at Queenstown Airport(opens in new window). And for driving times to other parts of the country, why not use our travel time and distance calculator.
Important things you need to know about driving in New Zealand.
Toilets; duty/tax-free shopping; retail outlets offering clothing, fine knitwear, jewellery, souvenirs, reading material, pharmacy products and toiletries; cafes, bars and fast food; currency exchange, ATM; internet; telephones; wheelchair access; baggage storage; baby change and a parenting room.
For more information visit Queenstown Airport's website(opens in new window).
