Flying from Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know
Queenstown's timezone is UTC+13, which is the same as Napier-Hastings.
Leave plenty of time to catch your NPE to ZQN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like March, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hawkes Bay Airport to Queenstown Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between NPE and ZQN:
Christchurch International Airport
Auckland Airport
Wellington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
ج.م. 5,688 is currently the best price for a one-way Hawkes Bay Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Return flights start at ج.م. 12,184. These fares may change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from NPE to ZQN, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Hawkes Bay Airport to Queenstown Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from NPE to ZQN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hawkes Bay Airport to Queenstown Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
Of all flights leaving Hawkes Bay Airport, 71.6% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Napier-Hastings to Hawkes Bay Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Hawkes Bay Airport to Queenstown Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near NPE:
Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Hawkes Bay Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ZQN instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Queenstown Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Yes rentals, Hao Rentals or mode rentals and see more of Queenstown and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Queenstown Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown
You'll find ZQN at P.O. Box 64.
From Queenstown Airport, Queenstown is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
January is the busiest month for flights from Hawkes Bay Airport to Queenstown Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Queenstown in April.
When reserving your flight from Hawkes Bay Airport to Queenstown Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Queenstown, with temperatures ranging from 6ºC to 18ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NPE to ZQN in July. Average temperatures are between -2ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Queenstown, now it's time to explore more of New Zealand. Journey about 354 kilometres east to Christchurch to check off its top sights. From Little River Rail Station to The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Dunedin is another essential stop in New Zealand and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown. No journey is complete without visiting Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.
