Covid-19 Travel Information
Information about travelling through Queenstown Airport under Orange.
Queenstown Airport is operating under the Orange setting of the 'traffic light' system and is following Ministry of Transport (MoT) guidelines specifically for airport terminals.
On this page, you’ll find up to date information about what the new framework means for anyone visiting or travelling through Queenstown Airport.
Scheduled domestic and international flights are operating at Queenstown Airport (ZQN) under Orange.
Face masks are required to be worn when inside the airport terminal and when travelling on public and passenger transport, including all flights, for those aged 12 and over.
Please make sure you give yourself extra time to check in for your flights, particularly if you are travelling internationally.
- Face masks continue to be required in the terminal and on flights for those aged 12 and over, except when eating or drinking
- You are allowed to enter the terminal to farewell or meet and greet friends and family
- Give yourself extra time to check in. Its gearing up to be a busy as travel resumes so please arrive at the airport 60 minutes before your domestic flight and 2-3 hours before your international flight to avoid any disruption
I’m travelling on an Air New Zealand flight, do I have to be vaccinated?
No, all airlines have removed their vaccination and testing requirements for domestic travel.
Can I travel anywhere in New Zealand if I’m in Orange?
Yes, there are no boundaries under the traffic lights. Please don’t travel if you are unwell, if you have been told to self-isolate because of COVID, or are waiting on the results for a COVID test.
Do I have to wear a mask?
Yes, people over the age of 12 entering the airport terminal or travelling on a flight are required to wear a face mask. You may remove the face mask temporarily to eat or drink.