Travelling from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Queenstown Airport is located in Queenstown. Based in the UTC+9 timezone, Tokyo is four hours behind Queenstown.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ZQN to Tokyo flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
ZQN is about 6 kilometres from central Queenstown. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Queenstown Airport to Tokyo? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to ZQN:
79.18% of flights that take off from Queenstown Airport make it to their destination on time.
ZQN's address is P.O. Box 64.
How to find the cheapest flights from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Tokyo
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Queenstown Airport to Tokyo flight is ج.م. 18,511. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 41,603. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from ZQN to Tokyo if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Queenstown Airport to Tokyo. Book one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Grab a Haneda Airport rental car and discover Tokyo and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car and Times are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Haneda Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from ZQN to Tokyo.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Once your flight from Queenstown Airport to Tokyo has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour by car. Central Tokyo is roughly 64 kilometres from Narita International Airport (NRT).
After stepping off your ZQN to Tokyo flight, rest your head at a hotel near NRT. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or cab lines. Grab a Narita International Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare rates and availability from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire.
Score the best price by booking your ride from NRT four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
You'll find Narita International Airport at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
Plan your trip to Tokyo in peak season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Queenstown Airport to Tokyo during low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
When booking your Queenstown Airport to Tokyo flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ZQN to Tokyo in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Queenstown Airport to Tokyo, check out our selection of hotels including:
Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Tokyo Tower are a couple of big attractions to put on your Tokyo must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've seen Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another essential stop in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without visiting Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple.
