Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
Christchurch is six hours ahead of Bangkok and observes the UTC+13 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BKK to CHC flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Christchurch International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between BKK and CHC include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Currently, 220 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 453 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BKK to CHC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Christchurch International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from BKK to CHC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Christchurch International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
When it comes to Suvarnabhumi Airport's on-time performance, 67.87% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Suvarnabhumi Airport from central Bangkok, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BKK? If you're boarding an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Christchurch International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Consider booking a hotel close to CHC if you're taking a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Christchurch International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals or mode rentals and find adventure across Christchurch and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Christchurch International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
Christchurch International Airport to central Christchurch has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Christchurch International Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Christchurch. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Christchurch International Airport for January if you'd like to go to Christchurch during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BKK to CHC in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Christchurch has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Christchurch, a visit to Wellington will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Dunedin is another standout destination in New Zealand and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch. No journey is complete without dropping by Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.