Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Christchurch Airport (CHC) in New Zealand to hotels and homes in central Christchurch, Riccarton, the beaches, Lyttelton and Akaroa, booked before you land.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Christchurch International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our airport transportation in Christchurch takes you from Harewood to hotels and apartments in the central city and Riccarton, to homes in Merivale, Sumner and New Brighton, to the cruise port at Lyttelton, and over the hills to Akaroa on Banks Peninsula.
Christchurch airport transfers start on the ground floor of the single terminal, where your driver waits with a name sign at International Arrivals after biosecurity and customs, or by domestic baggage claim. We track your flight, so the pickup follows your real landing time, and you choose the vehicle for your party, from a sedan for two to a van for a family or a ski group with gear.
Each Christchurch airport transfer goes door to door to your hotel, apartment or vacation rental in the city, to the beaches, to Lyttelton for your cruise, or to Akaroa. Heading for Kaikōura, Hanmer Springs or Mt Hutt? Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered for that route before you pay.
Our Christchurch airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, not a shared door-to-door van that stops for other passengers across the city. It leaves as soon as you have your bags, with room for suitcases, skis and bikes, and suits families, groups and cruise passengers bound for Lyttelton or Akaroa.
Desde sedanes privados hasta vans de grupo. Un precio fijo por vehículo, sea cual sea el tamaño de tu grupo.
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Sedán privado
1 a 4 pasajeros
Traslado privado y directo. Todos los impuestos incluidos.
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SUV de lujo
Hasta 6 pasajeros
SUV VIP cómoda con prestaciones premium.
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Van privada
Hasta 8 pasajeros
Ideal para familias y grupos con equipaje.
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Van grupal
Hasta 16 pasajeros
Nuestro vehículo más grande. Espacio para hasta 16 pasajeros y su equipaje.
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is in Harewood, northwest of the city, and Christchurch International Airport Limited runs it. Domestic and international flights share one terminal, with regional, domestic and international wings and a common check-in hall on the ground floor.
On an international flight you go through passport control, collect your bags, then pass biosecurity and customs, where officers, detector dogs and X-ray machines check for food and other risk goods, before you walk into International Arrivals. Domestic passengers collect their bags at domestic baggage claim on the same ground floor, where pre-booked drivers meet passengers.
New Zealand is on UTC+12 and switches to UTC+13 for daylight saving time from late September to early April. It uses the New Zealand dollar.
NZeTA and the visitor levy. Most visitors who travel without a visa need a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA), usually paid together with the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL), before they fly; allow up to 72 hours. Australian citizens do not need one. Check the rules for your nationality.
Traveler declaration. Every international arrival completes the New Zealand Traveler Declaration (NZTD), online or in the app, within 24 hours before the flight; a paper form is available if you cannot use the digital one.
Strict biosecurity. Declare all food, plant and animal products and used outdoor gear such as hiking boots, tents and fishing equipment, or use the amnesty bins. Undeclared risk goods bring an instant fine.
Akaroa and Banks Peninsula roads. The road to Akaroa climbs over the hills with tight bends, so give your full address, as some bays and holiday homes sit on narrow side roads.
Terminal, migración y aduana en Christchurch International Airport
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Recoge tu equipaje y sal. Tu conductor ya está siguiendo el vuelo.
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Te espera en llegadas, cerca de la salida de la terminal, con un cartel con tu nombre. Tu confirmación incluye su teléfono por si no os veis.
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Lleva tu equipaje al vehículo, aparcado cerca. Sin otras paradas ni otros pasajeros.
En CHC
Meet in the arrivals area
Christchurch has one terminal, and pre-booked drivers usually meet passengers on the ground floor: at International Arrivals after biosecurity and customs, or by domestic baggage claim for domestic flights.
En CHC
Pick-up zone
Cars collecting passengers use the pick-up and drop-off area under the Express Park building beside the terminal, where waiting is not allowed.
No aceptes un traslado de alguien que dice conocer tu reserva.
Comprueba el nombre de la empresa y los datos de la reserva antes de subir.
One-way arrival
CHC Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel CHC
From where you're staying back to Christchurch International Airport.
Round trip
CHC Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
La vuelta es igual de sencilla. Te recogemos en tu hotel o villa antes de tu vuelo, con tiempo suficiente para facturación y seguridad. Indícanos tu alojamiento y los datos del vuelo de salida al reservar y te recomendaremos la hora de recogida adecuada según tu ubicación y el día de viaje.
Reserva solo la llegada, solo la salida, o ambas como ida y vuelta, lo que mejor encaje con tus planes. Las reservas de ida y vuelta se gestionan bajo una sola reserva, así que tu recogida de regreso queda programada y confirmada antes incluso de aterrizar, una cosa menos que organizar a mitad de las vacaciones.
Los vuelos no siempre salen a su hora. Seguimos tu vuelo en tiempo real, así que si se retrasa, tu conductor ajusta la hora de recogida sin coste adicional. Si cambia tu itinerario por completo (otro vuelo, otra fecha u otro aeropuerto de llegada), contáctanos en cuanto lo sepas para actualizar tu reserva y asegurarnos de que haya un conductor listo cuando aterrices de verdad.
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
NZeTA first
Most visa-free visitors need an NZeTA, usually with the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy, approved before they fly; allow up to 72 hours.
Traveler declaration
Complete the New Zealand Traveler Declaration (NZTD) online or in the app within 24 hours before your flight.
Declare food
Declare or bin food, plants and dirty outdoor gear before biosecurity; undeclared risk goods bring an instant fine.
New Zealand dollar
New Zealand uses the New Zealand dollar, and cards and contactless payments are widely accepted.
Drive on the left
Traffic keeps left in New Zealand, so the curb side is on your left at the terminal.
Local time
New Zealand is on UTC+12, and UTC+13 from late September to early April.
¿Viajas con un grupo grande, organizas una boda de destino o coordinas el transporte de un retiro corporativo o un congreso? Ofrecemos vehículos de mayor capacidad y coordinación de varios vehículos para grupos de cualquier tamaño, incluidos varios puntos de recogida y traslados programados según tu evento. Cuéntanos el tamaño del grupo y el itinerario y prepararemos un transporte que mantenga a todos en movimiento.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Cancelación gratuita hasta 24 horas antes de la recogida, con reembolso completo. Las cancelaciones posteriores no son reembolsables.
Cambios
Contáctanos para cambiar el vuelo, el hotel o la hora de recogida. Los plazos están en las políticas de reserva.
No presentación
El tiempo de espera, la no presentación y las paradas extra siguen las políticas de reserva que aceptas al pagar.
Reserva tu traslado en línea en unos minutos con el formulario de arriba. Si cambian tus planes, contáctanos cuanto antes para modificar los datos de recogida o cancelar la reserva. Los tiempos de respuesta y las posibles tarifas dependen de la antelación con la que se solicite el cambio.
On the ground floor of the single terminal, holding a sign with your name: at International Arrivals after biosecurity and customs, or by domestic baggage claim if you fly in from elsewhere in New Zealand.
The airport is about 12 km (7.5 miles) northwest of the city center, usually a 20 to 25 minute drive. Lyttelton is about 30 to 35 minutes away through the road tunnel, Sumner about 35 minutes, and Akaroa about 1 hour 30 minutes over the Banks Peninsula hills.
Yes. We drive door to door to the Lyttelton cruise berth and the town. Give us your ship's boarding time when you book, so the pickup leaves a comfortable margin.
Yes. We drive you over the Port Hills and Banks Peninsula to your hotel, holiday home or cruise tender point in Akaroa. Give the full address, as some bays are on narrow side roads.
Kaikōura is on the coast north of Christchurch and Hanmer Springs is inland to the north. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
Methven and the Mt Hutt ski area are inland, west of Christchurch. Enter the address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered for that route; if it is not, contact us before you fly. Tell us about skis and boards when you book.
Christchurch has one terminal for every flight. International passengers exit into International Arrivals, and domestic passengers collect their bags at domestic baggage claim on the same ground floor, so give your flight number and your driver meets you at the right exit.
Yes. Give the full street address, the unit number and any gate or access details. This helps for homes on the Port Hills and in the beach suburbs, where some driveways are steep or shared.
Yes. Give your flight number and arrival time when you book, and the pickup follows your real landing time. The terminal opens at 3:00 and closes after the last scheduled flight, so arrange early departures with that in mind.
There is no need. Booking ahead gives you a confirmed vehicle and a meeting point before you land. If someone approaches you in arrivals, check the company name against your confirmation before getting in.
We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is canceled, tell customer service so the pickup can be moved.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel, home or cruise ship, and give your flight number and departure time, so the pickup is set for check-in, security and, on international flights, passport control.
Declare all food, plant and animal products and used outdoor gear such as hiking boots and tents on your New Zealand Traveler Declaration (NZTD) and at biosecurity, or put them in the amnesty bins. Undeclared risk goods bring an instant fine.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from CHC; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Christchurch Airport page.
Ofrecemos transporte privado desde cualquier aeropuerto hasta cualquier hotel al mejor precio, y contamos con licencia y cobertura de responsabilidad total.
Airport Transportation ofrece únicamente transporte privado: en vans, SUV de lujo o minibuses.
Los precios de nuestro sitio web son por vehículo, no por persona, según un rango de pasajeros.
Las vans normales llevan hasta 9 pasajeros, los minibuses hasta 16 y los SUV de lujo hasta 6 pasajeros.
Sal por completo del aeropuerto. Verás a representantes con carteles: busca el logotipo de Airport Transportation o tu nombre.
Habitualmente Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe y Chevrolet Suburban.
Sí: contamos con un seguro de responsabilidad total para todos los pasajeros mientras usan nuestros servicios.
Las sillas para bebé se proporcionan con aviso previo, sujetas a disponibilidad, con un máximo de una silla por vehículo.
Puedes reservar con cualquier antelación; sugerimos entre una semana y un día antes. También hay reservas para el mismo día.
PayPal es nuestro método de pago principal; también hay una opción de pago en efectivo al reservar por nuestro sitio web. Las tarjetas de crédito se aceptan a través de PayPal.
Sí: para tu comodidad, todas nuestras unidades cuentan con aire acondicionado.
Durante la reserva te pedimos tu aerolínea y número de vuelo para poder rastrear los retrasos y esperarte.
Sí, puedes añadir una parada adicional a tu servicio durante el proceso de reserva.
No: los precios se fijan por rango de pasajeros o por vehículo, no por edad.
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.
Sí: aunque su inglés puede no ser de nivel nativo, los conductores tienen la capacidad de comunicarse con los pasajeros.
Las propinas no son obligatorias, pero sí muy recomendables; los conductores las ganan gracias a la calidad de su servicio.
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.
Podemos transportar mascotas domésticas dentro de transportines que quepan en un vehículo normal.
Sí: hay espacio de sobra para una maleta y un equipaje de mano por persona.
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.
Elige el vehículo para tu grupo y tu equipaje, añade tu vuelo y revisa la reserva completa antes de pagar.
Reserva un traslado