Travelling from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
The timezone in Christchurch is UTC+13, which is 12 hours ahead of Vienna.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your VIE to CHC flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
604 € is the lowest price for a one-way Vienna International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 1.057 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from VIE to CHC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Vienna International Airport to Christchurch International Airport.
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Handy information about Vienna International Airport (VIE)
78.59% of flights leaving from Vienna International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Vienna International Airport from central Vienna, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to VIE? If you're catching an early flight from Vienna International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
If you have a late Vienna International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long 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 leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Christchurch International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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)
February is the busiest month for flights from Vienna International Airport to Christchurch International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Christchurch in April.
Before locking in your flight from Vienna International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Christchurch, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from VIE to CHC in July. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Christchurch, now it's time to discover other corners of New Zealand. Travel around 322 kilometres north-east to Wellington to check off its must-visit sights. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in New Zealand, head for 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.