Transfer to/from - Queenstown airport (ZQN)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

A good option to travel to the city or nearby areas is to request an Uber or YourRide vehicle via the companies' apps. Follow the instructions in the app and the airport signage to meet your driver.

Bus

The Orbus service (Tel +64 800 672 8778) operates every 15-30 minutes from 6:44 am to 0:44 am towards the city, passing through Red Oaks Drive, Remarkables Park, Frankton, Marina Heights, Battery Hill, Oaks Shores, Pounamu, Steamer Wharf, Cameron Place, Fernhill, Sunshine Bay and Treetops. You can pay in cash onboard or use a Bee Card. These can be purchased at the Paper Plus store, inside the terminal, and offer free transfers if you switch buses within 45 minutes.

Ritchies Wanaka (Tel +64 3441 4471 / 800 405 066) provides transport to Wanaka via Cromwell, and offers transfers to Mt. Aspiring National Park. During winter, it also services the Treble Cone and Cardrona ski resorts.

Super Shuttle (Tel +64 800 748 885) offers door-to-door services in private or shared minibuses (up to 11 passengers) to and from Queenstown.

Tracknet (Tel +64 800 483 262) provides transport to various South Island destinations, including Milford Track, Routeburn Track and Kepler Track. During summer, there are four daily services to Te Anau and Milford Sound.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Taxi ranks are located outside the Arrivals area and the companies available are Green Cabs (Tel +64 800 767 673), Queenstown Blue Bubble Taxis (Tel +64 800 788 294 / 3450 3000), Corporate Cabs (Tel +64 800 789 790) and Arrowtown Taxis (Tel +64 3395 9999). The journey to the city centre takes about 15 minutes.

Further information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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