Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Christchurch Airport Transfer Guide
Christchurch International Airport is about 11 km from central Christchurch. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
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Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is about 11 km from central Christchurch. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 11 km
- Cheapest way in
- Purple Line bus
- Fastest
- Uber
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Where can your driver take you from CHC?
Transfers you can pre-book from Christchurch airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.
Other ways from CHC into Christchurch
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Purple Line bus | 25-35 min | Best value + reliable |
| Uber / Zoomy | 15-25 min | App-based |
| Airport taxi | 15-25 min | Direct |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Christchurch airport transport guide.
Skip the taxi queue in Christchurch
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Christchurch.
From landing to the door
How your Christchurch pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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One driver, door to door
From CHC your driver takes you straight to Christchurch's centre, the station or out to nearby towns in the region, with no changes on the way.
- Your driver tracks your flight and waits if you land late
- Fare fixed when you book
- Met in arrivals with a name sign
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Complete your trip
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Bags before check-in?
Leave your luggage in Christchurch and explore hands-free.
Luggage storage in Christchurch
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Data when you land
An eSIM gets you online to message your driver without roaming charges.
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How far is Christchurch International Airport from central Christchurch?+
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is about 11 km from central Christchurch. Fastest way in: Uber.
What is the cheapest way from CHC into Christchurch?+
Purple Line bus. Our Christchurch airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from CHC?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Christchurch: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
Ready for Christchurch?
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Christchurch.
Arriving in Christchurch
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