How to find cheap flights to Timaru Richard Pearse Airport (TIU)
Right now, Rs445,492 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Timaru Richard Pearse Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to TIU for Rs1,162,977.
Book at the perfect time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to TIU rises or falls.
The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to score some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Timaru, where Timaru Richard Pearse Airport is located.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of finding cheap flights to Timaru. This will give you more options for where you take off and touch down, as well as different prices.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes can often save you money. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Timaru Richard Pearse Airport.
Best time to go to Timaru
You can typically hop on the cheapest flight to Timaru in May.
If your travel dates are flexible, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to TIU.
March is the most popular month for flights to TIU. It's the perfect time to see Timaru at its busiest and best.
The quietest time of the year to travel is January. Lock in your plane tickets to Timaru then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
Check the weather before you travel. February is the warmest time of year in Timaru, averaging between 1ºC and 15ºC.
Temperatures are at their lowest in July, when they range from -9ºC to 1ºC.
February gives you the best chance of sunshine. With eight days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Timaru.
The wettest time of year is August. Go then and you'll likely get around 15 days of rainfall.
Flying to Timaru Richard Pearse Airport (TIU): What you need to know
Head straight to Timaru with Air New Zealand. This airline offers direct flights to Timaru Richard Pearse Airport.
Air New Zealand is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 64% of its flights into this hub land as planned, making it a great option when reserving your TIU plane ticket.
When you touch down at TIU, you'll be in the UTC+13 timezone.
Want to stay within easy reach of Timaru Richard Pearse Airport? Hop off your flight to TIU and be curled up in bed shortly after at Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park.
If you're catching an onward flight from Timaru Richard Pearse Airport or flying home from there, your journey is likely to stay on schedule. Up to 83% of all departures from TIU reach their destination on time.
Timaru Richard Pearse Airport is located in Timaru, Canterbury Region, New Zealand.
Getting to central Timaru from Timaru Richard Pearse Airport (TIU)
TIU is located about 6 kilometres from central Timaru.
After landing from your flight to TIU, expect a drive to the centre of around 10 minutes.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 25 minutes.
Timaru makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to consider for your visit:
Timaru highlights
These leading sights should be on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Timaru:
Timaru - Little blue penguins: An ideal place to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 2 kilometres east of the city centre.
Washdyke Lagoon Wildlife Refuge: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A memorable landmark, it's around 5 kilometres northeast of the centre of Timaru.
How to get to Ashburton from Timaru Richard Pearse Airport (TIU)
Ashburton is around 64 kilometres from TIU. Journey times by taxi or ride-share will vary based on traffic and the time of day, so plan ahead before you travel.
Travelling from Timaru Richard Pearse Airport (TIU) to Oamaru
If Oamaru is your destination, it's about 88 kilometres from Timaru Richard Pearse Airport.
Explore more of New Zealand
There are plenty more places to explore in New Zealand, starting with Christchurch. Mount Herbert/Te Ahu Patiki, Gemston & Fossil Museum Birdlings Flat and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden are must-sees in this city, which is around 137 kilometres northeast of Timaru. Christchurch Airport (CHC) is the closest airport in Christchurch.
Dunedin might just become one of your favourite stops in New Zealand. You'll find it around 177 kilometres south of Timaru. Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay are high on many visitors' lists. You can get here through Dunedin International Airport (DUD).
About 64 kilometres northeast of Timaru, Ashburton is worth going out of your way for. Big reasons to visit include Argyle Park, Ashburton Aviation Museum and Plains Vintage Railway.
