Travelling from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, which is 13 hours behind Christchurch.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your CHC to EDI flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
At the moment, 641 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Christchurch International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.543 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from CHC to EDI, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport to Edinburgh Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
When it comes to Christchurch International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.2% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Christchurch International Airport from central Christchurch, it'll take around 1 hour if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Christchurch International Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CHC:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to EDI if you have a late Christchurch International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and venture far and wide through Edinburgh and beyond.
Booking your ride from Edinburgh Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Christchurch International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Edinburgh. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Christchurch International Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you want to go to Edinburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CHC to EDI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Edinburgh. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Glasgow is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. No trip is complete without seeing Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.