Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch Airport (CHC): what you need to know
The timezone in Christchurch is UTC+13, which is 13 hours ahead of London.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LHR to CHC flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LHR and CHC include:
Guangzhou Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch Airport (CHC)
Rs155,364 is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs282,975. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LHR to CHC, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LHR to CHC.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Christchurch Airport (CHC)
Consider booking a hotel near CHC if you're on a late London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Christchurch Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals or mode rentals and find adventure across Christchurch and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Christchurch Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
From Christchurch Airport, Christchurch is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Christchurch Airport (CHC)
April is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Christchurch in March.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Christchurch, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to CHC in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Christchurch has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-east of Christchurch, a visit to Wellington will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in New Zealand, head for Dunedin, about 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch. Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay are among the biggest draws.