Does Christchurch International Airport have foreign exchange?

Foreign exchange can be purchased 60 days before departing South Africa. The following documents are required to order foreign exchange: Valid passport Proof of travel arrangements – flight tickets and accommodation Original ID document Proof of residential address (bank statement less than 3 months old) Travelex outlets are located throughout Christchurch Airport.

Cheap Flights To Christchurch International Airport

Q: Are there hotels near Christchurch International Airport?

Sudima Christchurch Hotel This 4.5-star hotel is ideally located just five minutes’ walk from Christchurch International Airport. Amenities include a restaurant and bar, a complimentary airport shuttle and gym. Commodore Airport Hotel Step into a world of stylish airport accommodation only three minutes’ drive from Christchurch International Airport. Amenities include a bar, a restaurant, a 24-hour shuttle service and a business centre. Airport Gateway Motorway Lodge This wonderful 3.5-star is a 7-minute drive from Christchurch International Airport. Amenities include self-parking, and a restaurant.

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Airlines flying to and from Christchurch International Airport

Etihad Airways

South African Airways

Qantas

Emirates

Qatar Airways

Singapore Airlines

Etihad Airways

South African Airways

Qantas

Emirates

Qatar Airways

Singapore Airlines

Cheap flights to Christchurch International Airport

Prices observed in the past 7 days start from R16549 one-way and R21579 round trip. Fares and availability may change at any time, and additional terms may apply.

One-Way

Return

Emirates

02 Jul

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Johannesburg

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CHC

Christchurch

R16549

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About Christchurch International Airport

Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch International Airport is the main airport serving Christchurch, New Zealand. On 16 December 1950, Christchurch International Airport became New Zealand’s first international airport. Christchurch International Airport operates 24 hours a day as it is curfew free.

Christchurch International Airport (IATA code: CHC) is the second-busiest airport in New Zealand and hub for Air New Zealand. Flights to Christchurch International Airport are provided by international airlines such as Emirates, South African Airways and Qantas. CHC is a 20-minute drive from the city centre of Christchurch.

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Getting to and from the Airport

Christchurch International Airport is located 12 km north-west of the city centre of Christchurch. Buses, metered taxis, corporate cabs, car rentals, Uber and airport shuttle options are available to transport you from the airport to your destination.

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General Information

Essential details you need to know before your trip

Country

City

New Zealand

Christchurch

IATA code

Currency

CHC

New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

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TIME ZONE

Type I

GMT 13:00

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Frequently asked questions

Overview

Christchurch International Airport is the gateway to Christchurch and the South Island. Discover what makes this airport so innovative by traversing through its doors. Christchurch International Airport prides itself on changing the lives of Christchurch citizens and visitors for the better. The airport was established in 1936 with an aerodrome at Harewood. Today, Christchurch International Airport has direct flights to 18 domestic and 11 international destinations.

Shopping

Christchurch International Airport has an amazing range of food and drink options. Places to eat include cafés, fast food franchises, a noodle bar, bars, and restaurants.

There is an incredible range of shops at Christchurch International Airport, where you can spend your time shopping for the best of the latest gadgets and clothing. Discover the blissful duty-free world of shopping. Alcohol, cosmetics, luggage, accessories, electronics and books are some of the things that can be purchased at the stores at Christchurch International Airport.

Facilities

Christchurch International Airport has a quality variety of facilities, including banking, a prayer room, a charging station, postal services, a meeting room, internet kiosks and accommodation.

Hotels

Sudima Christchurch Hotel

This 4.5-star hotel is ideally located just five minutes’ walk from Christchurch International Airport. Amenities include a restaurant and bar, a complimentary airport shuttle and gym.

Commodore Airport Hotel

Step into a world of stylish airport accommodation only three minutes’ drive from Christchurch International Airport. Amenities include a bar, a restaurant, a 24-hour shuttle service and a business centre.

Airport Gateway Motorway Lodge

This wonderful 3.5-star is a 7-minute drive from Christchurch International Airport. Amenities include self-parking, and a restaurant.

Forex

Foreign exchange can be purchased 60 days before departing South Africa. The following documents are required to order foreign exchange:

Valid passport
Proof of travel arrangements – flight tickets and accommodation
Original ID document
Proof of residential address (bank statement less than 3 months old)

Travelex outlets are located throughout Christchurch Airport.

Parking

There are various parking options available for airport patrons to choose from, including an express park, long and short-term parking. Book online now