Travelling from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Bangkok: what you need to know
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7. The city is 6 hours behind Queenstown, where Queenstown Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from ZQN to Bangkok.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You will need an e-visa for Thailand if you have a passport from New Zealand and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements change frequently. So before you book your cheap ticket from Queenstown Airport to Bangkok, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest updates.
The journey from central Queenstown to ZQN takes about 21 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 13 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ZQN? If you've booked an early flight from Queenstown Airport to Bangkok, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Bangkok
ر.ق. 1,129 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Queenstown Airport to Bangkok. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 2,583. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ZQN to Bangkok if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Queenstown Airport to Bangkok.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Queenstown Airport to Bangkok, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is around 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 35 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near BKK if you have a late flight from Queenstown Airport to Bangkok. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
The centre of Bangkok is located around 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Once your flight from Queenstown Airport to Bangkok has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 30 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.
There are some great places to rest your head close to DMK. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from ZQN to Bangkok at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the busiest month for flights from Queenstown Airport to Bangkok. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Bangkok in April when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Queenstown Airport to Bangkok for April to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Search for cheap flights from ZQN to Bangkok sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bangkok right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Queenstown Airport to Bangkok:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Bangkok itinerary.
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