Christchurch

Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

Location

The airport is situated eight miles (13km) from Christchurch.

Getting to the city

The airport is connected to Christchurch city centre by two public bus routes (the Purple Line and Bus 29) departing from the regional transport hub at the northern end of the International Arrivals Hall. Tickets can be bought directly from the driver. Door-to-door shuttles are available with advance booking. Taxis and rental cars are also available.

Time

Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April).

Car rental

Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, and Thrifty, among others.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available from outside the terminal. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre.

Facilities

There are shops (including duty-free), bars and restaurants, banks, ATMs and currency exchange at the airport. Other facilities include left luggage, mobile phone rental, showers, a business centre, 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.

Parking

There is covered and uncovered parking available at varying rates in a selection of parking areas. In the short-term lot the minimum charge (up to two hours) is NZD 10, and in the long-term lot the minimum charge (up to 24 hours) is NZD 10.

Website www.christchurchairport.co.nz