Travelling from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI): what you need to know
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CHC to HTI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Christchurch International Airport to Hamilton Island Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CHC and HTI:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
At the moment, 208 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Christchurch International Airport to Hamilton Island Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 454 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CHC to HTI, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Christchurch International Airport to Hamilton Island Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CHC to HTI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hamilton Island Airport.
Handy information about Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
When it comes to Christchurch International Airport's on-time performance, 74.2% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Christchurch to Christchurch International Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CHC? If you're catching an early flight from Christchurch International Airport to Hamilton Island Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
If you're arriving on a late Christchurch International Airport to Hamilton Island Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near HTI:
Getting from Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) to central Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Hamilton Island. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
The quietest month for a flight from Christchurch International Airport to Hamilton Island Airport is April, while March is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Hamilton Island based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Christchurch International Airport to Hamilton Island Airport, think about the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Hamilton Island, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CHC to HTI sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Townsville is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Hamilton Island. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
If you want to check out another major destination in Australia, head for Mackay, about 97 kilometres south of Hamilton Island. Bluewater Trail, Mackay Town Hall and Armstrong Beach are highlights.
