Scenic Flight Transfer to Queenstown from Milford Sound
Take the scenic route back to Queenstown from Milford Sound with Air Milford, on this one-way 35-minute flight. Admire spectacular views of natural wonders such as the Southern Alps, Sutherland Falls, and the Fiordland National Park from above, then touchdown at Queenstown airport, where a driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
Options
One-way flight
Duration: 35 minutes: one-way scenic flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown
What's included in Scenic Flight Transfer to Queenstown from Milford Sound
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Meet your pilot, to board your 35 minuet scenic flight to Queenstown.
Milford SoundPass-by Only
The scenic flight begins by climbing up through the fiord, taking in stunning views of Milford Sound from above.
Mitre PeakPass-by Only
View the highest peak in Milford Sound, Mitre Peak. It impressively rises directly out of the water of the fiord, to it's summit at 5,560ft / 1,690 meters, which is just over a mile of vertical gain!
Inclusions
- Full pre-flight briefing
- Hotel and Airport drop-off (centrally located hotels)
- Live Air Milford pilot commentary on board
- One way transport only, does not include transportation from Queenstown into Milford Sound
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given a full refund
- Due to the weather dependent nature of the flight, it is imperative that you have a back up plan in mind if your return date is not flexible
- Do not forget to bring a jacket and your camera
- Infant rates apply for 0 - 1 years of age, when the infant is sat on a parents lap, with an infant lap belt
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- To help everything go smoothly, please update us with your plans, ie. will you be spending the night before at the lodge? Are you taking a cruise on the day of your flight, if so, what cruise company and time? Do you have back up land transport arranged to get out of Milford, in case the weather is bad and we cannot fly?
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
End Points
- A complimentary drop-off to your centrally located Queenstown accommodation is included
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
PLEASE NOTE: It is essential that you call Air Milford before departing for Milford Sound to attain the weather forecast and information on how to do your weather check from Milford on the day of your scheduled flight. We can be reached by email at [email protected] or on our New Zealand free phone number 0800 462 252 or our international number +64 3 442 2351. There is an additional requirement to call Air Milford from Milford Sound on the morning of departure for a final weather check on our free phone number, 0800 462 252. There is limited mobile phone reception in Milford Sound, but there is a payphone in the cruise dock terminal. Alternatively, you can ask the helpful staff at the Southern Discoveries cruise desk to call us on your behalf. During this call we will confirm the meeting point, departure time and the name of your pilot. This flight is subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund. All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
