Glenorchy Air | Queenstown Scenic Flights

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WE'LL SHOW YOU THE SPECTACULAR

#1 RATED OUTDOOR ACTIVITY IN QUEENSTOWN ON TRIPADVISOR

Scenic Flights & Adventures

Southern Alps, New Zealand

Glenorchy Air is Queenstown's premium family-owned and operated scenic flight company based at Queenstown Airport on the stunning South Island of New Zealand. Experience awe-inspiring, personalised flights to Milford Sound, Mt. Cook, Mt. Aspiring, Stewart Island and beyond. We have many flight options to suit your time, budget and level of adventure. All of our modern fixed-wing aircraft have expansive windows, allowing every passenger unobstructed views of the stunning locations we fly over. With Glenorchy Air, your window seat awaits.

#1 TOUR + ACTIVITY
IN QUEENSTOWN

We've been awarded Tripadvisor's Traveller's Choice & Certificate of Excellent the past 11 years

FAMILY OWNED +
OPERATED

We are owned and operated by a local family who truly cares about giving our customers the most amazing scenic flight experience

YOUR WINDOW
SEAT AWAITS

Our modern aircraft have expansive windows, allowing every passenger unobstructed views of the stunning scenery we fly over

BASED AT QUEENSTOWN
AIRPORT

We are conveniently located inside the Main Terminal Building at Queenstown Airport across from Avis car rental and baggage claim

COMPLIMENTARY
TRANSFERS

We provide complimentary pickups and dropoffs from Central Queenstown locations in our comfortable and modern vans

We've been awarded Tripadvisor's Traveller's Choice & Certificate of Excellent the past 11 years

We are owned and operated by a local family who truly cares about giving our customers the most amazing scenic flight experience

Our modern aircraft have expansive windows, allowing every passenger unobstructed views of the stunning scenery we fly over

We are conveniently located inside the Main Terminal Building at Queenstown Airport across from Avis car rental and baggage claim

We provide complimentary pickups and dropoffs from Central Queenstown locations in our comfortable and modern vans

Your Window Seat Awaits...

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Destinations

We take the scenic route ⟶

MILFORD SOUND

FLYOVER, CRUISE, EXPLORE, KAYAK, COACH, STAY

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MT. COOK

EXPLORE, HELI HIKE, SKI, BOAT

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STEWART ISLAND

EXPLORE

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OUR BACKYARD

FLYOVER

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SUNRISE FLIGHTS

FLYOVER

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SPECIALS

SPECTACULAR SCENIC SPECIALS

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SAVE WITH OUR FAMILY PACK

Product
of the Month

MILFORD SOUND FLY | CRUISE | FLY

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Featured Experiences

Must-Do Adventures ⟶

Milford Sound Fly | Cruise | Fly

^from $499 _pp

Trip Time | 4 Hours

Half Day exursion
Flight Time | 1 hr 20 mins

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Sunrise Mt. Aspiring + The Glaciers

^from $419 _pp

Trip Time | 1 hr 15 mins
Flight Time | 1 hr 15 mins

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Sights before the slopes

Mt. Cook Fly | Ski the Tasman | Fly

^from $1,299 _pp

Trip Time | 8 Hours
Flight Time | 1 hr 50 mins

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This Is Why We Fly

#1 Rated Tour + Activity in Queenstown ⟶

We flew return Queenstown to Milford Sound. I had been tossing up for weeks whether to spend the extra money and fly or do a day trip by bus or car. So, so happy we flew with Glenorchy Air! What an amazing experience. The scenery is absolutely spectacular. Our pilot Will was informative and lots of fun. Excellent service, pick up and return from the hotel, all tickets and transport to the cruise included and even the picnic lunch we ordered was great. A memorable experience, highly recommended.

We had an awesome time doing the fly-cruise-fly with our kids to Milford Sound. The pilots, staff, and service were great and they did everything possible to make it a great experience for us. The flight was absolutely epic, and a must do if you're in Queenstown...highly recommended over driving, and probably the most beautiful flying I've ever done. Beautiful day for a cruise, we saw waterfalls, dolphins, and seals. Can't say enough good things about the trip with Glenorchy Air.

This was the highlight of our week in Queenstown. We flew to Milford on a beautiful day through stunning scenery, with charming and informative commentary from our pilot. At Milford our cruise was on a comfortable boat and we were lucky to see the dolphins surfing along, directly below where we were standing at the bow. The skipper also nosed the boat right up to a waterfall where we could feel the glacial spray in our faces. Was our second flight to Milford, but first time for our kids aged 8, 12 and 14. We all loved it!

My adult daughter and I had the experience - of a lifetime - we both agreed! And we've both done a bit of travel. Admittedly, it was fantastic weather but there is no question that the Glenorchy pilots make the trip what it is too. We experienced breathtaking scenery with top quality commentary from Liam our Pilot, who had us feel safe and in good hands. The Cruise had excellent commentary as well. A fantastic trip which I now wouldn't dream of doing any other way, having had this experience.

There just can’t be any more soul fulfilling and breath taking flights than the one from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Glenorchy Air were a class act from booking to execution: efficient, professional, safe and super friendly. The planes have optimal viewing windows and everything is thought of for the clients comfort and joy. Thanks, James, Jim and team. You guys are the best.

We were rather lucky with the weather conditions - actually some of the best for flying & for viewing which can be had. Consequently this flight was for us an absolute highlight of our time in Queenstown & we would compliment our pilot Megan on both her flying care & her commentary throughout. The whole Glenorchy Air experience was "service with a smile"! Thank you.

Excellent service and experience!

Absolutely stunning experience! The scenery was indescribable; a must-see when traveling to Queenstown. The flights to and from the Milford Sound were so comfortable, and the plane was just superb. James was an excellent guide, and provided lots of commentary about the scenery along the way there and back. I can’t wait to do another flight with Glenorchy Air on one of their many flight experiences.

Sarah M via Tripadvisor

Magical day flying and cruising

Amazing day, magical views and great way to see Milford Sound. Jim, our pilot was super friendly, knowledgeable about the scenery and the flying was very comfortable. We loved flying over the glaciers. Our kids loved it, highly recommend the whole experience.

Rosenz via Tripadvisor

Once in a lifetime experience

Absolutely brilliant! From booking through to flight we couldn’t fault the team. Our pilot, James, was knowledgeable and great with our kids. Took the time to talk about everything we were flying past/over and taking in a different return route. The landing was so smooth we didn’t even notice the wheels touching the ground!

Karin via Tripadvisor

Absolute stunner, fabulous day trip from Queenstown to Stewart Island thanks to Jim our incredibly friendly and truly excellent pilot and the team at Glenorchy Air. Modern, safe aircraft, friendly, helpful and excellent staff. Highly recommended.

Auskiwi3 via Tripadvisor

Awesome Experience

Queenstown Highlight

Exceptional

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Kea Conservation Trust

We are proud to partner with the Kea Conservation Trust.

Their vision is to ensure an enriched and sustainable future for both wild and captive kea populations for the long-term benefit of all New Zealanders.

We donate $1 per passenger who flys with us. Our donations will help and support on the ground, with field conservation, monitoring kea in Fiordland and protection of nests.

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