| Address | PO Box 14-00, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Telephone | (03) 358 5029 |
| Fax | (0)3 353 7730 |
| E-mail | lee.mcnicholl@cial.co.nz |
| Website | www.christchurch-airport.co.nz |
| Number of terminals | 2 |
| Time zone | GMT + 12 (GMT + 13 from first Sunday in October to third Sunday in March) |
| Location | The airport is located 12km (7.5 miles) from Christchurch. |
| Airport code | CHC |
| Country dialling code | 64 |
| Airport news | Expansion of the International Terminal and a revamp of the Domestic Terminal, which will focus on integration with the International Terminal (with convenient connections to facilities) are underway. The project is slated for completion in 2008. |
| Transfer between terminals | There is internal access between the Domestic and International terminals, and there are domestic transfer check-in counters in the International Arrivals hall. |
| Driving directions | From the centre of Christchurch (Cathedral Square), take Columbo Street, and from there Bealey Avenue and Harper Avenue. Turn right onto Fendalton Avenue and continue to Hagley Park, turning into Memorial Avenue. The airport is located over the roundabout on Memorial Avenue. |
| Car rental | Car hire companies are located in the International and Domestic Terminals. Avis, Budget, Hertz New Zealand, Europcar, Maui Rentals and Thrifty offices are all represented at the airport. |
| Public transport and taxis | Road: Bus: The Airport Flyer public bus service runs to the city centre (journey time - 30 minutes); shuttle buses can be shared and take travellers to their accommodation. Transport to Christchurch city centre is available outside the Domestic and International areas of the terminal building.
Taxi: Taxis are available to the city centre (journey time - 15-20 minutes). |
| Car parking | There are open-air short- and long-term parking spaces as well as a new multi-level car parking building. |
| Information and help desks | Travel and information centres are located in the Domestic Terminal and International Arrivals lounge. In addition to providing information and bookings for local accommodation, transport and sightseeing tours, the staff operate a full travel agency service and can cater for any further international or domestic travel and holiday arrangements. For further information, contact the airport travel and information centre (tel: (03) 353 7774) or the 24-hour airport information phone line (tel: (03) 353 7777). |
| Airport Facilities | Conference and business facilities are available within the airport complex at the International Antarctic Visitors Centre (tel: (03) 353 7798; website: www.iceberg.co.nz) and the Sudima Hotel Grand Chancellor (tel: (03) 358 3139; website: www.sudimahotels.com). Airline lounges are situated on the first floor of both terminals. |
| Conference and business facilities | Conference and business facilities are available within the airport complex at the International Antarctic Visitors Centre (tel: (03) 353 7798; website: www.iceberg.co.nz) and the Sudima Hotel Grand Chancellor (tel: (03) 358 3139; website: www.sudimahotels.com). Airline lounges are situated on the first floor of both terminals. |
| Disabled facilities | Facilities for travellers with special needs include lifts, automatic doors, wheelchair access, accessible toilets and showers, ATM machines with Braille keys and dedicated parking spaces at the front of the public car-parking area. Passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel. |
| Airport hotels | The Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport (tel: (03) 358 3139; website: www.sudimahotels.com) is a 5-minute walk from the terminal building. The Copthorne Hotel Commodore (tel: (03) 358 8129; website: www.commodore.net.nz) and the Scenic Circle Russley Hotel (tel: (03) 358 6500; website: www.scenic-circle.co.nz) are located a few minutes’ drive from the airport. Staff at the airport travel and information centre can provide assistance with bookings and offer recommendations to suit travellers’ needs and budget. |
| Full airport name | Christchurch International Airport |
| City | Christchurch |
| State or province | New Zealand |