Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know
Queenstown is 13 hours ahead of Birmingham and follows the UTC+13 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BHX to ZQN flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Currently, R 13,513 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 28,997. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from BHX to ZQN, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Queenstown Airport.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of all flights departing from Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near BHX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Queenstown Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
If you're landing on a late Birmingham International Airport to Queenstown Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near ZQN:
Pick up a Queenstown Airport rental car and explore Queenstown and beyond with your own set of wheels. Yes rentals, Hao Rentals and mode rentals are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Queenstown Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown
ZQN is located at P.O. Box 64.
From Queenstown Airport, Queenstown is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
January is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Queenstown Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Queenstown in April.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Queenstown Airport for February if you'd like to explore Queenstown during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BHX to ZQN in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've seen Queenstown, now it's time to explore other corners of New Zealand. Travel around 354 kilometres east to Christchurch to tick off its leading attractions. From Little River Rail Station to The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in New Zealand, consider Dunedin, roughly 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown. Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World are highlights.