
Popular airlines from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN)
- Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia
- Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
- Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
- Emirates
Emirates
- Jetstar
Jetstar
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Origin airport | Kingsford Smith Intl. |
Destination airport | Queenstown Intl. |
Airlines serving | Air New Zealand, Emirates, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia |
Return price | AU$424 |
Distance | 1929 km |
Average flight time | 4 hours 58 mins |
SYD to ZQN Flights
Sydney and Queenstown Airports
If you’re craving fresh mountain air and stellar views of glacial lakes, head to Queenstown, New Zealand. Cheap flights to Queenstown from Sydney International Airport (SYD) run several times a day from many major airlines. Australia’s busiest airport is only 8 km outside the city, and the Airport Link railway services all terminals. Bus route 400 also drops off at each terminal, or you can drive and leave your car in one of the on-site parking bays. Both long- and short-term parking is possible, or choose the valet option for the greatest ease.
Flights from Sydney to Queenstown offer gorgeous sights, and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) has been voted as having the world's most scenic approach. Marvel at mountain range the Remarkables and the mirrored waters of Lake Wakatipu. The beauty doesn’t end at the airport, and getting into the city is easy. The airport is 8 km by car from the CBD, and our car rentals in Queenstown are a smart way to get around. Airport shuttles, and taxis all pick up outside the terminal and offer door-to-door service. The public bus comes every 15 minutes and also services the airport.
Sydney and Queenstown Airports
If you’re craving fresh mountain air and stellar views of glacial lakes, head to Queenstown, New Zealand. Cheap flights to Queenstown from Sydney International Airport (SYD) run several times a day from many major airlines. Australia’s busiest airport is only 8 km outside the city, and the Airport Link railway services all terminals. Bus route 400 also drops off at each terminal, or you can drive and leave your car in one of the on-site parking bays. Both long- and short-term parking is possible, or choose the valet option for the greatest ease.
Flights from Sydney to Queenstown offer gorgeous sights, and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) has been voted as having the world's most scenic approach. Marvel at mountain range the Remarkables and the mirrored waters of Lake Wakatipu. The beauty doesn’t end at the airport, and getting into the city is easy. The airport is 8 km by car from the CBD, and our car rentals in Queenstown are a smart way to get around. Airport shuttles, and taxis all pick up outside the terminal and offer door-to-door service. The public bus comes every 15 minutes and also services the airport.
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