Travelling from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): what you need to know
The timezone in Queenstown is UTC+13, which is three hours ahead of Gladstone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your GLT to ZQN flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Gladstone Airport to Queenstown Airport. Many travellers pass through Brisbane Airport when flying between GLT and ZQN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Currently, R 5,522 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gladstone Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 23,667. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GLT to ZQN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Gladstone Airport to Queenstown Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from GLT to ZQN.
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Handy information about Gladstone Airport (GLT)
73.4% of flights that depart Gladstone Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Gladstone to Gladstone Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near GLT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Gladstone Airport to Queenstown Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Gladstone Airport to Queenstown Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZQN instead:
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 providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Queenstown Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 drive to the centre.
If you're using 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 Gladstone Airport to Queenstown Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Queenstown in April.
Book your flight from Gladstone Airport to Queenstown Airport for February if you want to explore Queenstown during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
July has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GLT to ZQN sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Christchurch is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Queenstown. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
Dunedin is another essential stop in New Zealand and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Queenstown. No trip is complete without dropping by Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.
