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Christchurch Airport Information (CHC)
(Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ)



New Zealand's important city of Christchurch, on the South Island, is simple to reach by air from major international and regional airports in New Zealand, Australia and many other locations around the world.

Christchurch Airport (CHC) provides a major international gateway to New Zealand's South Island and large airlines at Christchurch Airport (CHC) transport more than 600,000 passengers each year.

Located near to Christchurch city centre, Christchurch Airport (CHC) has good public transportation options and car rental is also available at the airport.




Christchurch Airports Guide - further Christchurch Airport (CHC) information.

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - Memorial Avenue, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 358 5029
Christchurch Airport (CHC) can be found just 12 km / 7 miles from Christchurch city centre. The airport is one of New Zealand's largest and most popular airports, with regular and scheduled flights. Founded in 1940, Christchurch International Airport (CHC) has expanded greatly over the years and continued expansion of the terminal buildings is planned.

Christchurch Airport (CHC) Terminal Information - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ
Christchurch Airport (CHC) has two large airport terminals, a domestic airport terminal and an international airport terminal. Terminals at Christchurch Airport (CHC) serve a number of national and international airlines at the airport, including Air New Zealand, Korean Air, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Freedom Air and Origin Pacific Airlines.

Christchurch Airport (CHC) facilities include:

• 24-hour cash machines (ATMs), bureau de change and banking facilities
• A selection of restaurants, cafés and bars around the airport
• Numerous shops and retail areas throughout Christchurch Airport (CHC), including duty-free outlets in the arrivals and departures terminals
• Modern airport check-in facilities and air-conditioned terminal buildings
• Runway and airline viewing areas
• Car hire companies - including Avis Rent-A-Car, Budget Rent A Car, Economy, Fox, Thrifty and HERTZ Corporation Car Rental
• Book your Christchurch Car Rental here - excellent rates available, up to 65% discount
• Business facilities, conference rooms and meeting rooms available at the airport's International Antarctic Visitors' Centre and at the Sudima Hotel Grand Chancello
• Photocopying, fax machines and telephones available at the Information Desk
• Short-term parking and long-term parking areas with direct access to Christchurch Airport (CHC)
• Special facilities for disabled passengers with wheelchairs readily available, although these should usually be booked in advance
• Other facilities at Christchurch Airport CHC include travel and information desks, luggage storage, luggage trolleys, large Airline lounges and a playground area for young children

Christchurch Airport (CHC) Travel by Car - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ
The centre of Christchurch is within easy reach of Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Memorial Avenue links to a number of nearby main roads, including Hagley Park, which leads to Fendalton Avenue, Harper Avenue and Columbo Street. Central Christchurch is well signposted from the airport and the journey from Christchurch Airport (CHC) into the city centre takes up to 30 minutes, depending upon traffic.

Christchurch Airport (CHC) Travel by Buses - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ
Buses operate outside of Christchurch Airport (CHC) at regular intervals and are available all day from Monday to Friday, and between 11:00 to 16:30 on Saturday and Sunday. Lasting around 30 to 40 minutes, bus travel into Christchurch is the most inexpensive way to travel.

Christchurch Airport (CHC) Travel by Shuttle Buses - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ
Shared shuttle buses are a popular method of transport at Christchurch Airport (CHC) and this handy minibus service connects the airport with any address in the city centre. Regular shuttle buses at Christchurch Airport (CHC) leave from the airport's terminal buildings and the cost depends upon the number of passengers travelling on the airport's shuttle bus.

Christchurch Airport (CHC) Travel by Taxi Cabs - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ
A large amount of airport taxis are located outside Christchurch Airport (CHC) and the airport taxi ranks are close to the airport's terminal buildings. These airport taxis are a particularly popular and affordable way to travel into nearby Christchurch city centre and other nearby areas of Canterbury, on New Zealand's South Island. The journey into Christchurch city by taxi should take no longer than 25 minutes.

 
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