Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
International Airport
Christchurch
"international flights"(5 Tips)
"youre thinking of staying overnight here in case"(4 Tips)
"Once you passed the passport control, you get everything you need."(2 Tips)
"night at the Air Lounge"(2 Tips)
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Max Blue 🚴🍔February 23, 2015If you are planning to buy a phone sim card: go for spark. They have better coverage in remote areas and offer you 1GB for free everyday at their Hotspots! (Every phonebox is als a hotspot)Upvoted Dec 27, 2024
Hery HopeJune 24, 2012If you need to recharge your gadgets, go to food court area. All the island benches have plenty of power points and also enjoy free wifi access (for 30 min only)Upvoted Jan 5
Sandrushka KamachovaApril 3, 2014From 20:30 till 5:00 you can sleep at the airport lounge, just have to pay 5dlls and even have showers... Good way to save a hotel night at the city if you are leaving early.- GAMM KietSeptember 10, 2018Once you passed the passport control, you get everything you need. Good place to lay down, water tank and free chess. By the way, if you want to stay overnight you cant get into air lough before3am.
Upvoted Dec 1, 2024 
Natalee-Jewel KirbyApril 18, 2013Remember to drink all your liquids before going through security! You can't take water on the plane with you!- Hery HopeJune 24, 2012I would vote christchurch airport as one of the best airports in the world. Nice and comfy waiting area, plenty power outlets and free wifi.
SimSeptember 2, 2016You can stay overnight at Air Lounge, 10nzd safe & comfy! They will wake you up at 5am.
Andrew RijnbeekDecember 3, 2016Get your meal at the foodcourt before going through customs! plenty to choose from there
If you are planning to catch a bus to the city and would like to save some money just walk 100m from the airport bus station facing Antarctic center and take that bus stop. You will save 50%- Vastly improved domestic terminal over the claustrophobic nightmare that existed before. The regional turbo prop gates are on the ground floor and the jet gates are upstairs.
James HansfordDecember 18, 2016Sneaky tip: Bring your filthy shoes and camping gear and get them cleaned for free at immigration!
Mike LeatherOctober 23, 2017Pro tip - super shuttles are only at the international terminal, even if you’ve flown domestic
Andrew HealanSeptember 21, 2015you have to enter through duty free so go ahead and grab a bottle of booze
Tm BoOctober 22, 2023Small airport. Quite busy. Don't arrive before 3hrs before your flight as checkin won't be open. Passport control also closes during off-peak hours. One oneworld lounge.
Robert LoftusApril 4, 2013USB. Connection for phone on the odd phone booth. Very handy in keeping phone charged while using it. :-)
Adam CaiJanuary 12, 2014We were going to flight in the early morning, they let us sit on the chilly chair and near by the gate with cool wind blowing. Disappointed!
Nice airport with decent enough food options. Not enough shops to browse though
Marvin Eric TanAugust 28, 2012If you want a cheap and best service rent-a-cat try Yourway Car Rental. :)
Alex RawlinsonApril 11, 2011If you arrive from international destination and you want to sleep here turn right towards intn'l check-in.... The seats are like beds!!!
- Milos GajdosMarch 17, 2014If youre thinking of staying overnight here in case you have an early flight then youre screwed. Airport staff wont even let you sit on the floor! Wtf?! Is that a security/safety risk ?
ArifuAugust 14, 2013Free Wifi, good airport. not so much shops after immigration, make sure finish ur money before.
Don't park here. The money grubbing bastards have shortened the free parking and put prices up. Just charged $6 for 13 minutes pickup parking!
Jakkrit chaimongkolMay 31, 2011i likes 1 floor here there are so crowd of people going around the world with free wifi here too
Short Term Parking - FREE for the first 10 minutes & $5 for 90 minutes.
ondra eliJuly 9, 2010IF you looking for good cafe try underground company:) i made you Café best i can:))
Emma KirkmanJanuary 3, 2011If u have allergies check out wishbone outside Dom. Departures. Tick system let's u know if things are dairy free etc
Best smoothies at grab n fly. Located in the international area past customs.
I look forward to Illy coffee every time I get here, and they are still good as!- Francis LuiMay 8, 2011Waiting for my flight back to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Having beers at the lounge and enjoying the rest of the evening
Flash new airport terminal is bright and airy. Huge improvement on before.
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Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Durey Rd (at Memorial Ave)
Christchurch 8053
New Zealand
Christchurch 8053
New Zealand
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- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
+64 3 358 5029
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"Gluten free chicken & avo sandwiches available upstairs in the food court. A total treat for GF people. Great sushi here too."
Laura de Swardt- 5.4
"Bacon & Egg slice is pretty good."
Mike Power 
"If you need to charge your devices, grab a coffee at HUB and sit at one of the six tables on the right hand side - power points underneath the seat."
Alan Su
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