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GENERAL INFO
Address: Christchurch
International Airport Ltd, PO Box 14-001, Christchurch, New Zealand
Location: The airport is located 12km (7.5 miles) from central
Christchurch city on the South Island of New Zealand
Website: www.christchurch-airport.co.nz
E-mail: lee.mcnicholl@cial.co.nz
Telephone: (0)3 358 5029
Country Dialing Code: 64
Timezone: GMT + 12 (GMT + 13 from the last Sunday in October
to the last Sunday in March)
Number of Terminals: 2
Transfer Between Terminals: There is internal access between
the Domestic and International Terminals and there are domestic transfer check-in
counters in the International Arrivals hall. The Domestic Terminal is open
0730-2030, whilst the International Terminal is open for all international
flight arrivals and departures.
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TOURIST INFORMATION
Travel and information
centres are located in the Domestic Terminal and International
Arrivals lounge. In addition to providing information and bookings
for local accommodation and sightseeing tours, the staff now operate
a full travel agency service and can cater for any further international
or domestic travel and holiday arrangements. The centre is both
IATA and TAANZ accredited. For further information, contact the
airport travel and information centre (fax: (0)3 353 7754; e-mail:
travel&info@cial.co.nz). |
AIRPORT FACILITIES
Facilities
for travellers with special needs include lifts, automatic doors,
wheelchair access, accessible toilets and showers, ATM machines with Braille
keys and dedicated parking spaces at the front of the public car-parking area.
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SERVICE TO PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES
photocopying and postal
facilities as well as baggage storage, 0730-2030. Conference and
business facilities are also available within the airport complex
at the International Antarctic Visitors Centre and the Grand Chancellor
Sudima Hotel (tel: (0)3 358 3139).
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CONFERENCE FACILITIES
The travel and information centres
can provide fax, photocopying and postal facilities as well as
baggage storage, 0730-2030. Conference and business facilities
are also available within the airport complex at the International
Antarctic Visitors Centre and the Grand Chancellor Sudima Hotel
(tel: (0)3 358 3139). |
CAR RENTAL
Car hire companies are
located in the International and Domestic Terminals. Avis (tel:
(0)3 358 0644), Budget (tel: (0)3 358 7488), Hertz (tel:
(0)3 342 8665), Thrifty (tel: (0)3 374 2357) and Maui (tel:
(0)3 358 9888) are all represented, although Maui is located in
the International Terminal only. |
CAR PARKING
Short-term and long-term
car parking spaces are located immediately in front of the terminal
building, from where hire cars can also be collected. |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
On leaving the airport
travellers should go straight over the roundabout and continue
along Memorial Avenue into Fendalton Avenue. At Hagley Park, which
is located at the end of Fendalton Avenue, travellers should turn
right into Harper Avenue. Then drive straight on from Harper Avenue
into Bealey Avenue and continue until Columbo Street. At Columbo
Street turn right and continue to reach Cathedral Square in the
heart of Christchurch. |
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Road:
Taxi: Taxis are available to the city centre (journey time: 15-20 minutes). Bus:
A public bus service runs every half hour (journey time: 30-40 minutes);
shuttle buses can be shared and take travellers to their accommodation. Transport
to Christchurch city centre is available outside the domestic and international
areas of the terminal buildings |
AIRPORT HOTELS
The Grand Chancellor Sudima Hotel (tel:
(0)3 358 3139) is a five-minute walk from the terminal building;
there are also several other hotels available a few minutes from
the airport. Staff at the airport travel and information centre
can provide assistance with bookings and offer recommendations
to suit travellers' needs and budget. |