Queenstown Airport is ready for a busy few weeks as Kiwis travel over the festive season.

Although the international borders remain closed, the airport is all set to welcome and farewell domestic travellers and reduced parking fees will make it a little simpler for locals heading away up until mid-January .

While the Queenstown Airport Park and Ride service has been ‘in hibernation’ since April, commercial manager Jessica Watson said special parking rates have been introduced at Queenstown Airport’s terminal carpark B to make travel arrangements easier and more affordable for members of the Southern Lakes community.

“Prior to COVID-19 the Park and Ride service was well used, and we know that for many people in the region, particularly those coming from a bit further away, it was a welcome and convenient option,” she said.

The reduced prices are: three days for $55, four days for $65, five days for $75, six days for $85, seven days for $95, $15 for days thereafter and $95 for weeks thereafter.

Car park B is located to the right of the terminal, a three to five minute walk away along the pathway directly opposite the rental car park. It has 77 spaces.

The parking promotion is available between Thursday December 24 and Monday January 18 2021 and is offered on a first come first served basis. 

Carpark B bookings cannot be made online however availability is updated in real time and can be checked here (scroll to below the departure and arrivals information).

Airport staff also remind travellers the premises remain at COVID-19 alert level one, so people should give themselves more time from check-in to boarding.

Under alert level one the use of a face covering/mask when in the terminal is based on personal preference, but the use of a face covering/mask remains mandatory when travelling on all flights. The airlines will provide passengers with disposable masks.

If you or someone you are travelling with is not feeling well please do not travel and please do not enter the terminal, Queenstown Airport says.

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