Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
Christchurch is 13 hours ahead of Edinburgh and follows the UTC+13 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your EDI to CHC flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
601 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Return flights start from 1.364 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from EDI to CHC, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Christchurch International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of all flights departing from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near EDI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Christchurch International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
If you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near CHC:
Grab a Christchurch International Airport rental car and discover Christchurch and beyond with your own set of wheels. Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals and mode rentals are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Christchurch International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
From Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Christchurch International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Christchurch based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Christchurch is January, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Christchurch International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to CHC around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Christchurch is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand you'll want to see. About 322 kilometres north-east of Christchurch, a visit to Wellington will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of New Zealand, consider Dunedin, about 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch. Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World are the start of reasons to visit.