Travelling from London to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), you'll have your pick of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Christchurch is UTC+13, which is 13 hours ahead of London. Christchurch International Airport is located in Christchurch.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from London to CHC.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to CHC departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Christchurch International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a stopover to your journey at Changi International Airport (SIN). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) leaving London Gatwick Airport.
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to CHC flight:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Christchurch International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Flights that depart from STN land at their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Reserve a hotel near CHC if you have a late flight from London to Christchurch International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Christchurch International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals or mode rentals and chase adventure across Christchurch and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your London to Christchurch International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Christchurch International Airport is Rs175,480. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs271,530. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to CHC. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your London to Christchurch International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Christchurch International Airport (CHC). July is the most popular month to visit Christchurch. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
Lock in a London to CHC flight ticket departing in January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Christchurch to range from 10ºC to 24ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Christchurch International Airport in July when temperatures are between 1ºC and 12ºC.
More about Christchurch
Once you've booked your flight from London to Christchurch International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Christchurch:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Mount Herbert/Te Ahu Patiki, Purau Bay and The Monument Track (North) are top sights which should feature on any good Christchurch itinerary.
Explore more of New Zealand
Christchurch has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres south-west of Christchurch, a visit to Dunedin will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay.
Nelson is another essential stop in New Zealand and is around 257 kilometres north of Christchurch. No trip is complete without dropping by Centre of New Zealand, Helibike Nelson and Maitai Esplanade.