Queenstown Airport by bus
The terminal stop on Sir Henry Wigley Drive, outside arrivals. The stop is at the terminal door; New World and Pak'nSave at Remarkables Park are a few minutes' walk.
Published 8 April 2026 · Last checked 8 April 2026 · By Queenstown Pocket
Fare: $2.50 with a Bee Card, $4 cash, on every route below. Times are the scheduled weekday times in the current ORC Orbus timetable (feed 260408-1230), measured from the Stanley Street hub in the town centre to the Airport stop.
Routes that get you there
| Route | From | Ride | Weekday trips | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 1 towards Remarkables Shops | Stanley Street hub, town centre | About 19 min | 66 | 6:31am | 12:54am |
At the stop
The stop is at the terminal door; New World and Pak'nSave at Remarkables Park are a few minutes' walk.
The bus hub has every route with its stops, and the Bee Card guide covers where to buy the card.
Questions people ask
Which bus goes to Queenstown Airport?
Route 1 (Sunshine Bay to Remarkables Shops), from Stanley Street hub, town centre. Every Orbus fare is $2.50 with a Bee Card, $4 cash, and transfers are free within 45 minutes.
How long is the bus to Queenstown Airport from Queenstown?
About 19 minutes on Route 1 from the Stanley Street hub, by the timetable's scheduled times.
What time is the last bus to Queenstown Airport?
Route 1: last weekday arrival 12:54am, first 6:31am, 66 trips a day. Weekend timetables are shorter; check the route page.
How much is the bus to Queenstown Airport?
$2.50 with a Bee Card, $4 cash (the airport leg is $10 cash). The Bee Card costs $5 with a $5 minimum top-up and gives free transfers within 45 minutes.
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Sources: Otago Regional Council, Orbus Queenstown GTFS feed 260408-1230 (CC BY 4.0) (opens in a new tab) and Otago Regional Council, Orbus fares (opens in a new tab), retrieved 8 April 2026. Ride times are the median scheduled weekday time between the two stops in the feed; real buses run late in peak traffic on Frankton Road. This independent guide is published by Tally Sphere Limited, a New Zealand company. Spotted a change? Report a problem with this page and the page address comes with your email.