City in Otago

Airports in Queenstown

Airports near Queenstown with IATA codes, distances and onward travel notes.

🌦️ 48°F now🕔 4:29 PM local📅 Best: February👥 16.000

Airports near Queenstown

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Queenstown AirportZQN4 miQueenstown

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Coordinates: 45°1′52.3″S 168°39′45.4″E (-45.0312, 168.6626)

Summary

Queenstown is a city in Otago. Queenstown is known for Adventure capital by Lake Wakatipu. It has a population of about 16.000.

Right now it is 48°F (9°C) in Queenstown with light drizzle. It feels like 43°F. Today runs from 40°F to 51°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.1/10 - marginal.

The best time to visit Queenstown is February. The climate is temperate. June, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 70°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 4 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 51°F is 6.3°F below the 57°F typical for this month. fishing is the strongest bet in Queenstown today at 9.1/10. Visibility is down to 1,3 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 40 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Queenstown

TypeCity
RegionOtago
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentOceania
Coordinates45°1′52.3″S 168°39′45.4″E (-45.0312, 168.6626)
Population16.000
Known forAdventure capital by Lake Wakatipu
Local time4:29 PM (UTC+13:00)
Best monthsFebruary
ClimateTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Queenstown?

Queenstown is a city in Otago. Its coordinates are -45.0312, 168.6626. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Queenstown right now?

It is currently 48°F (9°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 60% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit Queenstown?

February offer the most comfortable conditions in Queenstown, which has a temperate climate. June, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Queenstown in?

Queenstown observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 4:29 PM.

How many people live in Queenstown?

Queenstown has a population of approximately 16.000.

What is the nearest airport to Queenstown?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 4 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Queenstown?

Popular options include Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, South Island and Aoraki / Mount Cook.

What places are in Queenstown?

Queenstown covers 1 places in this atlas, including Queenstown Airport.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 29, 2026 at 4:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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