Christchurch - Getting There By Air

Christchurch International Airport
Tel: (03) 358 5029 or 353 7777 (24 hours).
Website: www.christchurch-airport.co.nz

Christchurch International Airport is the major international airport in the South Island of New Zealand. It also acts as a gateway to Antarctica. The airport is located 12km (7.5 miles) west of the city centre.

Airport facilities: These include a bank, exchange facilities, ATMs, a post shop, mobile phone hire, Internet kiosks, public showers, long-term baggage storage, duty-free shops, a restaurant and bar, a travel & information centre (tel: (03) 353 7774/7783), as well as car hire from Avis, Budget, Hertz, Maui Rentals and Thrifty.

Transport to the city: A public bus service, the Airport Flyer, operates to and from the City Centre every day (travel time 30-40 minutes). A door-to-door shuttle service to all parts within Christchurch is also available, and so are taxis (journey time: 15-20 minutes). The taxi fare is around NZ$25-40.

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