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How to get fromQueenstown Airport (ZQN) to Sydneyby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Sydney by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane ZQN - SYD
    3h 30m
    $308–742

  2. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane ZQN - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Epping Stationtrain train
    10h 2m
    $291–1,166

  3. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane ZQN - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    9h 24m
    $549–883

Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,948.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Queenstown Airport (ZQN), New Zealand and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 3 hours.

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