Flying from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Paris: what you need to know
Paris is 12 hours behind Queenstown, where Queenstown Airport is located. Paris follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your ZQN to Paris flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
ZQN is around 6 kilometres from central Queenstown. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Queenstown Airport to Paris? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to ZQN:
79.18% of flights that depart Queenstown Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find ZQN at P.O. Box 64.
How to find the cheapest flights from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Paris
$1,017 is currently the best price for a one-way Queenstown Airport to Paris flight. A return flight ticket starts at $2,824. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from ZQN to Paris, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 45 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Queenstown Airport to Paris, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near CDG:
Explore without limits with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and find adventure across Paris and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks before your flight from ZQN to Paris can help you lock in the best possible rate.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Paris. Once you've disembarked your flight from Queenstown Airport to Paris, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 55 minutes.
After stepping off your ZQN to Paris flight, unwind at a hotel near ORY. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or cab lines. Pick up a Paris Orly Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the availability and rates from Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from ORY one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
You can find Paris Orly Airport at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Queenstown Airport to Paris has touched down. Central Paris is around 88 kilometres from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach by car.
The journey will take around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
If you don't want to make the trip into the centre, head for a hotel near BVA. Make yourself comfy at one of these options after your ZQN to Paris flight:
Whether you'd like an economy for solo travel or a spacious SUV to transport your group, you'll find the perfect Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car for you. Check out the range of wheels available from suppliers such as Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
If you're after a specific kind of vehicle, book your ride from BVA about three weeks ahead of your flight from Queenstown Airport to Paris. This improves your chances of getting your preferred car, along with a better deal.
Beauvais-Tille Airport's official address is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
Plan your trip to Paris in high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Queenstown Airport to Paris in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Book your Queenstown Airport to Paris plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from ZQN to Paris in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Queenstown Airport to Paris, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paris:
Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Paris itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Explore more of France
Paris has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres south-east of Paris, a trip to Lyon will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Nantes is another favourite destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without experiencing Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.