Cheap Flights to Christchurch New Zealand from £473

Singapore Airlines is our recommended airline for flying to New Zealand's South Island from the UK, especially when departing from Northern England or Scotland. They have the shortest flying time, there is only a single change of plane in Singapore and the prices flying out of Manchester and Heathrow are cheap most months of the year. Alternatively, Air New Zealand fly to Christchurch daily from London, they first land in either Los Angeles or Hong Kong and then fly to Auckland. Fares are very competitive with the added advantage of free stopovers in Hong Kong or LA and Auckland. We also compare airfares from Qantas and Jet Star, these carriers offer a good choice of stopovers in Australia. If a Middle Eastern break of journey is preferred Emirates have a good choice of flights and reasonable fares from Scotland, Newcastle, Manchester and Birmingham.
Christchurch Airport is New Zealand's second largest international hub and is the holiday flight destination for visiting the many natural and scenic attractions of South Island, including Milford Sound, Mount Cook National Park and Lake Tekapo.

London Heathrow or Gatwick To Christchurch Flights from £473

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July	from	£702
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Getting to and from Christchurch Airport (CHC)

Christchurch International lies at a distance of 7 miles northwest of the city and is the main gateway to New Zealand's South Island. The airport has 2 terminals with excellent facilities, including WiFi access. Recently there have been a lot of modern improvements with much of the the new terminal redevelopment already open, the last section opened in early 2013.
Taxi	There is a choice of taxi companies available, fare costs from around NZ$45 for a 20 minute journey to the city. Door to door shuttle vans are cheaper when shared.
Bus	Three public bus lines all run frequently along various routes between the airport and the city centre. Door-to-door shuttles can also be booked. All airport bus and coach stops are located at the passenger pick up area in front of the International Arrivals hall. For regional tours and coaches, check out the airport’s Regional Transport Hub, located near the International Arrivals hall, between the terminal and the long stay car park. Christchurch has an efficient public transport system. The city's main bus station is the City Bus Exchange near Cathedral Square and Colombo Street.
Tram	Christchurch has a small tourist tram which loops past the main city sights.
Train	There is no train service to the airport. Christchurch railway station lies in Addington, near the Orbiter Bus route. From there the scenic TranzAlpine train runs daily via Arthur's Pass to Greymouth on South Island's west coast, through the beautiful Southern Alps. The TranzCoastal train runs north to Picton via Blenheim and Kaikoura.

Attractions

The Cathedral - Attractive 19th C. Gothic church, climb the tower for good city views.
Canterbury Museum - Good exhibitions on Antarctic exploration, Maori culture, natural history.
City Art Gallery - Impressive historical and contemporary displays.
Southern Encounter - Centrally located aquarium and Kiwi house.
Ballantynes - Excellent NZ shopping at this popular department store.
Orana Wildlife Park - Large variety of African and native animals.
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve - Native bird life and great nocturnal kiwi tours.
Botanic Gardens - Wonderful riverside site with abundant exotic and native New Zealand flora.
Mona Vale - Charming Elizabethan-style mansion in large grounds.
Wildlife Cruises - See dolphins and birds on boat trips from Lyttelton Harbour.
Christchurch Gondola - Spectacular panoramic views of the city, Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps.
Punting on River Avon - Pleasant way of city sightseeing.

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