Private Jet Charter Napier (NPE) to Queenstown (ZQN)

Fly privately from Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), a 909 km (491 nm) flight, from 1h 26m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $6,800 all-in.

Distance: 909 km
Fastest: 1h 26m
From: $6,800
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Napier to Queenstown?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
1h 55m
Est. price
$10,500
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
1h 42m
Est. price
$9,800
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
1h 40m
Est. price
$13,800
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
1h 38m
Est. price
$21,200
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
1h 36m
Est. price
$19,800
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
1h 31m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
2h 35m
Est. price
$6,800
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	1h 55m	Non-stop	$10,500$6,300 – $14,700	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	1h 42m	Non-stop	$9,800$6,300 – $13,300	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	1h 40m	Non-stop	$13,800$7,600 – $19,900	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	1h 38m	Non-stop	$21,200$12,500 – $29,900	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	1h 36m	Non-stop	$19,800$12,500 – $27,100	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	1h 31m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	2h 35m	Non-stop	$6,800$4,700 – $8,900	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Napier to Queenstown non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 909 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 3h 04m
Range: 1,700km

about $8,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 2h 01m
Range: 2,450km

about $13,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 2h 06m
Range: 2,161km

about $14,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 39m
Range: 3,150km

about $19,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 1h 30m
Range: 6,300km

about $27,100one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 1h 38m
Range: 6,075km

about $29,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Napier to Queenstown in local time

Take off from Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Queenstown Airport (ZQN) at about 11:26 local time, after 1h 26m in the air. Queenstown is on the same time as Napier.

Return flight: Queenstown to Napier

Empty legs near this route

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Napier to Queenstown price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $6,400; December is the dearest at about $7,600.

$7.6kDec: about $7,600
$7.4kJan: about $7,400
$7.4kFeb: about $7,400
$6.7kMar: about $6,700
$6.7kApr: about $6,700
$6.4kMay: about $6,400
$6.4kJun: about $6,400
$6.7kJul: about $6,700
$6.7kAug: about $6,700
$6.7kSept: about $6,700
$6.7kOct: about $6,700

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Napier and Queenstown

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

23private jets at Hawke's Bay Airport

Busiest on Tuesdays (22% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Arrival

12private jets at Queenstown Airport

Busiest on Fridays (33% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Napier to Queenstown on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 9% less. Sunday is one of the busiest days to fly.

From, on Sun 22 Nov: $14,100
Empty legs, past year: 8 · listed ~119d ahead

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$3,330

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

2h 31m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 40m door to door

You save 2h 9m each, 8h 34m for the group. The jet costs $2,350 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Napier to Queenstown cost?

$6,800 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $11,400 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at Hawke's Bay Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Queenstown Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureHawke's Bay Airport (NPE)Napier, New Zealand ArrivalQueenstown Airport (ZQN)Queenstown, New Zealand

Fastest flight time: 1h 26mUp to 19 passengers

Napier to Queenstown, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Napier to Queenstown cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 909 km flight from Napier (NPE) to Queenstown (ZQN) range from about $6,800 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from Napier to Queenstown by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 26m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Napier to Queenstown non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 909 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Napier to Queenstown?

Right now our empty-leg board has 3 flights leaving the Napier area and 1 arriving in the Queenstown area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from Napier to Queenstown?

About $11,400 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from Napier to Queenstown?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $6,400 and December about $7,600. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

Which airport do private jets use most near Napier?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE): 23, so NPE is the main private-jet airport for Napier. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Napier.

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Aircraft for Napier to Queenstown

These jets can fly the 909 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

More private jet routes from Napier

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More private jet routes to Queenstown

Christchurch (CHC) → Queenstown346 km Wellington (WLG) → Queenstown640 km Auckland (AKL) → Queenstown1,024 km Hobart (HBA) → Queenstown1,713 km Launceston (LST) → Queenstown1,780 km Devonport (DPO) → Queenstown1,855 km Sydney Mascot (SYD) → Queenstown1,939 km Canberra (CBR) → Queenstown1,973 km Williamtown (NTL) → Queenstown1,990 km

More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Napier and private jet charter in Queenstown.