Christchurch, New Zealand — Airports
Christchurch International Airport
- Airport Code
- CHC
- Full Airport Name
- Christchurch International Airport
- Location
- The airport is situated eight miles (12km) from Christchurch.
- Time Zone
- Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March).
- Phone Number
- Tel: +64 (0)3 358 5029.
- Terminal Transfer
- The two terminals (domestic and international) are joined to one another and within walking distance of one another.
- Ground Transport
- The Airport Flyer offers a public bus service to and from the city center. It costs NZ$7 and is a 30 minute journey. There is also a door to door shuttle bus that travels to all areas within Christchurch and costs NZ$15-20. Taxis go to the city center for NZ$30.
- Car Rental
- Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Maui rentals and Thrifty.
- Airport Taxis
- Taxis are available from outside the domestic terminal or to the left of customs in the international terminal. It takes 20 minutes to get to the city center and taxis charge between NZ$30 and NZ$40 for the trip.
- Airport Facilities
- There are shops, bars and restaurants, banks, ATMs and bureau de change at the airport. Other facilities include left luggage (NZ$5 to 8/day), mobile and sim rental, showers, a business center, a post office, and a hotel reservations desk. Disabled facilities are good, those with special needs should inform their travel agent or airline in advance.
- Car Parking
- Short and long-term car parking is available.
- Departure Tax
- Airport tax is NZ$25, except for children 12 years of age and under and transit passengers of up to 24 hours. Credit cards are accepted.
- Website
- www.christchurchairport.co.nz
