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Flights from Queenstown to Napier

There are no direct flights from Queenstown to Napier. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington or Christchurch, about 3h 04m door to door (106 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 04m
ZQNNPEAKL

Queenstown to Napier at a glance

Fastest journey3h 04mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington or Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Queenstown to Napier

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ZQN Wellington (WLG) NPE
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Tue16:15 ZQN17:21 WLG1h 09m connection18:30 WLG19:19 NPEAir New Zealand
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 04m
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ZQN Christchurch (CHC) NPE
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon17:00 ZQN17:54 CHC0h 51m connection18:45 CHC20:08 NPEAir New Zealand
23 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 08m
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ZQN Auckland (AKL) NPE
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon07:00 ZQN08:34 AKL0h 56m connection09:30 AKL10:28 NPEAir New Zealand
71 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 28m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
910 km565 miles
Journey time
3h 04mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneNapier vs Queenstown
Currency in Napier
NZD
Airports
ZQN → NPE

Flights from Queenstown to Napier: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Queenstown to Napier?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Queenstown to Napier?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 910 km.
Where do you change planes between Queenstown and Napier?
The best connecting points are Wellington (WLG), Christchurch (CHC) and Auckland (AKL). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Wellington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Queenstown and Napier?
Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Napier: Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE).

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