Flights from Edinburgh to Queenstown

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Cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Queenstown

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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1 GBP = 2.38 NZD
1 NZD = 0.42 GBP
Last checked on Sun 01/11
Distance: 11,603 mi
Edinburgh airports
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)How far from city centre: 6 mi
Queenstown airports
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Book your Edinburgh to Queenstown flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Edinburgh to Queenstown (New Zealand) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £862, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Edinburgh to Queenstown takes roughly 24 h and 50 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Edinburgh–Queenstown route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
  • Arrival airport: Queenstown Airport (ZQN)

The weather in Queenstown

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Queenstown, temperatures average around 21ºC in the warmest months and roughly -1ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 22ºC
  • Lows: down to -2ºC
  • Hottest month: January
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: February
  • Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Edinburgh to Queenstown

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Edinburgh to Queenstown:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Queenstown. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Edinburgh to Queenstown

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Edinburgh to Queenstown?
When you fly from Edinburgh to Queenstown the average price is £1659. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Queenstown at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Queenstown is 862 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Queenstown?
The most popular months to book a flight from Edinburgh to Queenstown are November, October and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Edinburgh to Queenstown?
The best time of the year to go to Queenstown when flying from Edinburgh depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Queenstown from Edinburgh in terms of searches from our customer, followed by November and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, August and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Edinburgh - Queenstown.
How long does the flight take to go from Edinburgh to Queenstown?
The total flight time between Edinburgh and Queenstown is of around 44 hours on average, considering an average distance of 11,602.94 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Queenstown compared to Edinburgh?
While in Edinburgh temperatures can reach an average of 15º ºC in summer, Queenstown can experience temperatures up to 15º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 4º ºC in Queenstown, compared to the 4º ºC average in Edinburgh.

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