Transfer to/from - Queenstown airport (ZQN)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

A good option for getting around the city or the surrounding area is to request an Uber or Ola vehicle through the companies' app. Follow the directions from the app and airport signage to meet your driver.

Bus

The Orbus service (Tel +64 800 672 8778) operates every 15-30 minutes from 6:05 am to 0:05 am into the city, passing through Red Oaks Drive, Remarkables Park, Frankton, Marina Heights, Battery Hill, The Oaks Club, Garden Court, Blue Peaks, Steamer Wharf, Cameron Place, Lordens Place and Treetops. You can pay by cash on board the bus or with a Bee Card. These can be purchased from Paper Plus, inside the terminal.

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

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

Tracknet (Tel +64 800 483 262) provides transport to various destinations in the South Island, including the Milford Track, Routeburn Track and Kepler Track. During the summer, there are four services per day 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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