AIRPORTS

Airports

Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

Location: The airport is situated eight miles (12km) from Christchurch.
Time: Local time is GMT +12 (GMT +13 from the last Sunday in October to the last Sunday in March).
Contacts: Tel: +64 (0)3 358 5029.
Getting to the city: The Airport Flyer offers a public bus service to and from the city centre. 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 centre for NZ$30.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Maui rentals and Thrifty.
Facilities: There are shops, bars and restaurants, banks, ATMs and bureaux de change at the airport. Other facilities include left luggage, mobile and sim 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: Short and long-term car parking is available.
Departure tax: Airport tax is NZ$25, except for children 11 years of age and under and transit passengers of up to six hours.
Website: www.christchurch-airport.co.nz