Travelling from Ottawa to Queenstown Airport (ZQN): What you need to know
Queenstown Airport is located in Queenstown. The city operates on the UTC+13 timezone and is 18 hours ahead of Ottawa.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Ottawa to ZQN. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is around 14 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ottawa to Queenstown Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
When it comes to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 58% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
YOW's address is 50 Airport Road.
About Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Book a hotel near ZQN if you have a late flight from Ottawa to Queenstown Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Follow your own route with a Queenstown Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Yes rentals, Hao Rentals or mode rentals and discover more of Queenstown and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Ottawa to Queenstown Airport flight.
You'll find ZQN at P.O. Box 64.
Getting from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to central Queenstown
Central Queenstown is around 8 kilometres from Queenstown Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
Right now, $2,329 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Queenstown Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,818. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Ottawa to ZQN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
January is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa to Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Visit Queenstown in May for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Ottawa to ZQN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. February is the warmest month in Queenstown, with temperatures ranging from 6ºC to 18ºC.
July sees temperatures of between -2ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Queenstown Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Queenstown
Start your Queenstown trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Queenstown Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Air Milford, Glenorchy-Queenstown Road and Southern Lakes are essential stops on your Queenstown itinerary.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Queenstown, now it's time to discover other parts of New Zealand. Travel about 161 kilometres southeast to Dunedin to tick off its leading sights. From Dunedin Botanic Garden to Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Invercargill is another essential stop in New Zealand and is around 161 kilometres south of Queenstown. No trip is complete without dropping by Anderson Park, Aurora Australis viewpoint and Southland Museum & Art Gallery.