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New Zealand - Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

Full name:Christchurch International Airport
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.
Transfer 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

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