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Christchurch International Airport

También conocido como: Christchurch Airport, CHC Airport, Christchurch NZ Airport. Antes Christchurch (Harewood) Airport.

CHC · NZCH · Christchurch

Datos del aeropuerto

Nombre
Christchurch International Airport
Código IATA
CHC
Código OACI
NZCH
Ciudad
Christchurch
País
New Zealand
Dirección
Durey Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
Coordenadas
-43.4894, 172.5322
Zona horaria
Pacific/Auckland
Terminales
One integrated terminal for domestic and international flights, with regional (gates 3 to 14), domestic (gates 15 to 22a) and international (gates 23 to 35) wings

Sobre Christchurch International Airport

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is the main airport for Christchurch and the Canterbury region on New Zealand's South Island. It stands in Harewood, about 12 km (7.5 miles) northwest of the city center, beside Russley Road (State Highway 1) and at the end of Memorial Avenue.

Air New Zealand flies the most routes, linking Christchurch with Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown and towns across both islands, and with Australia. Jetstar and Qantas add flights to Auckland, Wellington and Australian cities, while Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways and, in season, United, Cathay Pacific and China Southern connect Christchurch with Dubai, Singapore, Nadi, San Francisco, Hong Kong and Guangzhou.

Domestic and international flights share one integrated terminal, with a common check-in hall on the ground floor and separate wings for regional, domestic and international gates. The International Antarctic Centre sits beside the airport, which is also a base for Antarctic programs.

From the airport, most travelers head into central Christchurch, Riccarton and the Port Hills, to the port at Lyttelton, or on to Akaroa on Banks Peninsula, Kaikōura on the coast to the north, and the ski fields and lakes of the Southern Alps.

Operador, pistas y tráfico del aeropuerto

Operator

Christchurch International Airport Limited, owned by Christchurch City Council (75%) and the New Zealand Government (25%)

Passengers per year

About 6.6 million in 2025

Runways

02/20, 3,288 m, and 11/29, 1,741 m

Opened

1940

Terminal

One integrated terminal with 37 gates

Consejos de llegada a Christchurch International Airport

On an international flight, have your passport and your New Zealand Traveler Declaration (NZTD) ready; visitors who travel without a visa usually also need an NZeTA approved before departure. After passport control you collect your bags and go through biosecurity and customs, where you must declare most food, plant and animal products and used outdoor gear such as hiking boots and tents. Detector dogs and X-ray machines check bags, and undeclared risk goods bring an instant fine.

Domestic passengers collect their bags at domestic baggage claim on the ground floor of the same terminal. Everyone leaves through the ground-floor arrivals area.

Outside, the taxi stand is by International Arrivals (Door 7), and Metro buses and the Super Shuttle leave from the northern end of International Arrivals (Door 9), next to the Novotel. The terminal opens at 3:00 and has no sleeping facilities.

New Zealand is on New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12), with daylight saving time (UTC+13) from late September to early April, and uses the New Zealand dollar.

Transporte terrestre

The Metro bus is the cheapest way into the city; a taxi or pre-booked car is easier with luggage or for Banks Peninsula and the ski fields.

  • Metro bus routes 3 and 29

    Buses leave from the northern end of International Arrivals (Door 9). Route 3 runs to the city center via Avonhead and Riccarton every 10 minutes on weekdays, and route 29 via Fendalton every 30 minutes; both make stops on the way.

  • Route 8 to Lyttelton

    The Port to Port bus runs from the airport through the city center to Lyttelton every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 15 minutes at weekends.

  • Taxi from Christchurch airport

    The taxi stand is outside International Arrivals (Door 7), served by several local companies, and goes door to door anywhere in the city.

  • Super Shuttle

    A shared door-to-door van service from its stand outside International Arrivals (Door 9); it may stop for other passengers on the way.

  • Rideshare

    Uber has a dedicated pickup and drop-off zone at the terminal.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked car meets you in the arrivals area, useful for families, groups, late arrivals and trips to Akaroa or Kaikōura.

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Terminales

Regional

The southwest wing of the terminal, gates 3 to 14, used by Air New Zealand turboprop flights to smaller New Zealand towns.

Domestic

The central part of the terminal, gates 15 to 22a, used by Air New Zealand and Jetstar jet flights within New Zealand.

International

The northeast wing, gates 23 to 35, used by flights to Australia, the Pacific, Asia, the Middle East and the United States, with passport control, biosecurity and customs on arrival.

Aerolíneas y destinos

All airlines use the same terminal; the chip shows the wing for airlines that fly only international routes.

Air Chathams

Chatham Islands

Air New Zealand

Auckland, Brisbane, Dunedin, Hamilton, Hokitika, Invercargill, Melbourne, Napier, Nelson, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney, Tauranga and more

Cathay Pacific International

Hong Kong (seasonal)

China Southern Airlines International

Guangzhou (seasonal)

Emirates International

Dubai, Sydney

Fiji Airways International

Nadi

Jetstar

Auckland, Gold Coast, Hamilton, Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington, Perth (seasonal)

Originair

Blenheim, Nelson, Palmerston North

Qantas International

Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney

Singapore Airlines International

Singapore

United Airlines International

San Francisco (seasonal)

Servicios e instalaciones

  • Wi-Fi and charging

    Free unlimited airport Wi-Fi covers the terminal, with USB and power charging stations throughout and wireless charging in the Digital Innovation Zone.

  • Currency exchange

    Travelex has stores in the check-in hall, International Arrivals and International Departures.

  • ATMs

    Travelex ATMs are throughout the terminal, some dispensing NZD, AUD, USD and EUR, and an ANZ ATM is in the food court on level one.

  • Showers

    Showers are on the ground floor by Doors 4, 6 and 7, on the first floor next to Fern & Co, and in International Departures.

  • Parent rooms

    Four full-service parent rooms are on level one near the playground, in Domestic Departures, International Departures and Regional Departures, with more changing tables in other restrooms.

  • Prayer room

    On the ground floor next to domestic baggage claim, open from the first flight of the day until the last domestic flight.

  • Luggage storage

    Relay offers storage for luggage, sports equipment and packed bicycles in the terminal.

  • Information desks

    Airport Ambassadors staff the ground-floor information desks from 8:00 to 16:00 daily.

  • Lost and found

    The Airport Services team holds items lost in the terminal, open 9:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.

  • Duty-free pickup

    Aelia Duty Free in International Arrivals has a collection point for pre-ordered items, before passport control.

Salas VIP del aeropuerto

  • Air New Zealand Domestic Lounge

    Reached from Domestic Departures, open from one hour before the first flight until the last departure. Entry follows Air New Zealand's lounge rules.

  • Air New Zealand Regional Lounge

    On the ground floor behind Fly Thru Cafe, next to gates 3 to 14, open from 5:30 until the last regional departure.

  • Air New Zealand International Lounge

    In International Departures, opening 2.5 hours before departure. Entry follows Air New Zealand's lounge rules.

  • Manaia Lounge

    An independent lounge in International Departures opposite gate 29, for eligible passengers of airlines including Qantas, Emirates and Fiji Airways; others may pay at the door when space allows.

Accesibilidad y asistencia al pasajero

  • Requesting assistance

    Tell your airline about the help you need when you book; airlines arrange wheelchairs at the airport. Airport Ambassadors at the ground-floor information desks can also help.

  • Reduced mobility

    Mobility parking spaces are in every parking lot, the closest on the ground floor of Express Park, and the pick-up area has mobility bays for up to 10 minutes.

  • Hearing and visual support

    Live announcements can be streamed to your headphones through the WaveCast Audio Receiver app on the airport Wi-Fi; cards with a QR code are at the information kiosks.

  • Service animals

    Guide dogs are permitted in the terminal; other pets must stay in a crate or cage.

  • Hidden disabilities

    The airport takes part in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard scheme and also recognizes the Hāpai Access Card.

Estacionamiento

The airport runs its own parking lots, and you can book ahead online. A free Wait Zone about 500 m away is for drivers waiting to collect passengers.

Express Park

Next to the terminal, with the pick-up and drop-off area on its ground floor.

Short Stay

About a 3-minute walk to the terminal.

Long Stay

About a 5-minute walk to the terminal.

Orchard Road

About a 7-minute walk to the terminal.

Park and Ride

A free bus runs to the terminal about every 10 minutes.

Preguntas frecuentes

How far is Christchurch airport from the city center?

Christchurch Airport is in Harewood, about 12 km (7.5 miles) northwest of the city center. The drive usually takes about 20 to 25 minutes along Memorial Avenue or Russley Road, longer at rush hour. Metro bus route 3 runs to the center via Riccarton, and taxis wait outside International Arrivals.

How many terminals does Christchurch airport have?

Christchurch has one integrated terminal for both domestic and international flights. It has a shared check-in hall on the ground floor and three wings: regional gates 3 to 14, domestic gates 15 to 22a and international gates 23 to 35. All arriving passengers leave through the ground-floor arrivals area, so there is no terminal to change between.

Is there a bus from Christchurch airport to the city?

Yes. Metro route 3 runs to the city center via Avonhead and Riccarton every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 15 minutes at weekends, and route 29 runs via Fendalton every 30 minutes. Buses leave from the northern end of International Arrivals, next to the Novotel, through Door 9. They stop along the way, so they suit light luggage.

Where is the taxi stand at Christchurch airport?

The taxi stand is outside International Arrivals; walk out through Door 7. Several local companies serve it, including Blue Star Taxis and Gold Band Taxis. Domestic passengers walk to the same stand along the ground floor of the terminal, since domestic and international arrivals share one building.

How do I get from Christchurch airport to Lyttelton or the cruise port?

Metro route 8, the Port to Port bus, runs from the airport through the city center to Lyttelton every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 15 minutes at weekends. A taxi or pre-booked car goes straight to the port through the Lyttelton road tunnel, which is easier with luggage or when you are joining a cruise ship.

What do I need to enter New Zealand at Christchurch airport?

Bring a valid passport and complete the New Zealand Traveler Declaration (NZTD) online or in the app within 24 hours before you fly. Most visitors who travel without a visa also need an NZeTA, usually with the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), approved before departure; Australian citizens do not. Check the rules for your nationality.

What food can I bring into New Zealand through Christchurch?

Declare all food, plant and animal products on your NZTD and at biosecurity, or put them in the amnesty bins. Used hiking boots, tents and other outdoor gear must be declared too. Officers, detector dogs and X-ray machines check bags after baggage claim, and undeclared risk goods bring an instant fine, so declare anything you are unsure about.

Which airlines fly to Christchurch?

Air New Zealand flies the most routes, across New Zealand and to Australia. Jetstar and Qantas serve Auckland, Wellington and Australian cities. Emirates flies to Dubai and Sydney, Singapore Airlines to Singapore and Fiji Airways to Nadi, while United, Cathay Pacific and China Southern fly seasonally to San Francisco, Hong Kong and Guangzhou.

Is there a lounge at Christchurch airport?

Yes. Air New Zealand has domestic, regional and international lounges, each following the airline's own entry rules. The independent Manaia Lounge in International Departures, opposite gate 29, serves eligible passengers of airlines including Qantas, Emirates and Fiji Airways, and other travelers may pay at the door when space allows.

Is Christchurch airport open overnight?

The terminal opens at 3:00 every day and closes after the last scheduled flight, and it has no sleeping facilities. Travelers with early or late flights often stay at the Novotel right outside International Arrivals, or at the Sudima and LyLo hotels a short walk from the terminal.

Where can I park at Christchurch airport?

Christchurch Airport has Express Park beside the terminal, Short Stay about a 3-minute walk away, Long Stay about 5 minutes away, the Orchard Road lot about 7 minutes away, and Park and Ride with a free bus every 10 minutes. You can book parking ahead online. Drivers collecting passengers can wait free in the Wait Zone.

Can I exchange money at Christchurch airport?

Yes. Travelex has currency exchange stores in the check-in hall, in International Arrivals and in International Departures. Travelex ATMs are throughout the terminal, some dispensing New Zealand, Australian and US dollars and euros, and an ANZ ATM is in the food court on level one.

What is near Christchurch airport?

The International Antarctic Centre is next to the airport, and the Novotel faces International Arrivals. Riccarton, with its shopping center and Hagley Park beyond, lies between the airport and the city center. The airport also sits beside State Highway 1, the main road north to Kaikōura and south through Canterbury.

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¿Los precios son por persona o por vehículo?

Los precios de nuestro sitio web son por vehículo, no por persona, según un rango de pasajeros.

¿Cuántas personas caben en una van?

Las vans normales llevan hasta 9 pasajeros, los minibuses hasta 16 y los SUV de lujo hasta 6 pasajeros.

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¿Qué tipo de vehículos utilizan?

Habitualmente Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe y Chevrolet Suburban.

¿Cuentan con seguro?

Sí: contamos con un seguro de responsabilidad total para todos los pasajeros mientras usan nuestros servicios.

¿Ofrecen sillas para bebé?

Las sillas para bebé se proporcionan con aviso previo, sujetas a disponibilidad, con un máximo de una silla por vehículo.

¿Con cuánta antelación debo reservar?

Puedes reservar con cualquier antelación; sugerimos entre una semana y un día antes. También hay reservas para el mismo día.

¿Qué métodos de pago se aceptan?

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¿Los vehículos tienen aire acondicionado?

Sí: para tu comodidad, todas nuestras unidades cuentan con aire acondicionado.

¿Qué pasa si mi vuelo se retrasa?

Durante la reserva te pedimos tu aerolínea y número de vuelo para poder rastrear los retrasos y esperarte.

¿Puedo hacer paradas durante el trayecto?

Sí, puedes añadir una parada adicional a tu servicio durante el proceso de reserva.

¿Los niños pagan distinto que los adultos?

No: los precios se fijan por rango de pasajeros o por vehículo, no por edad.

¿Mi reserva es reembolsable?

Sí. Cancela sin coste hasta 24 horas antes de tu recogida y se te reembolsa el importe completo. Las cancelaciones con menos de 24 horas de antelación no son reembolsables.

¿Los conductores hablan inglés?

Sí: aunque su inglés puede no ser de nivel nativo, los conductores tienen la capacidad de comunicarse con los pasajeros.

¿Las propinas son obligatorias?

Las propinas no son obligatorias, pero sí muy recomendables; los conductores las ganan gracias a la calidad de su servicio.

¿Qué monedas se aceptan?

Todos los precios están en USD. A través de PayPal puedes pagar en casi cualquier moneda; los pagos en efectivo se aceptan solo en USD.

¿Se permiten mascotas?

Podemos transportar mascotas domésticas dentro de transportines que quepan en un vehículo normal.

¿Hay espacio para el equipaje?

Sí: hay espacio de sobra para una maleta y un equipaje de mano por persona.

¿Qué incluye el precio?

Todo traslado privado incluye un conductor profesional con licencia; un vehículo asegurado y en buen estado; seguimiento del vuelo en tiempo real; servicio de recepción a la llegada; y servicio puerta a puerta sin cargos ocultos añadidos después de reservar. Tu precio fijo cubre la ruta completa hasta tu destino.

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