Christchurch International Airport

As New Zealand’s Tourism Gateway, Christchurch Airport is a major hub and the busiest and most strategic connection to the world’s trade and tourism markets for the South Island while also connecting to all regions throughout New Zealand.

Flying direct into Christchurch is the easiest way to see the best of the South Island. For many visitors this is the start of a magical journey that takes them from the vast expanse of the Canterbury Plains to the sheer majesty of the Southern Alps and all around the South Island.

As New Zealand’s second largest airport, Christchurch Airport positions itself as New Zealand’s leading tourism and leisure airport. It is the heart of spectacular scenery and is close to many world-renowned tourist attractions.

Number of Terminals:

1 integrated domestic and international terminal

Urban population:

400,000

Total Catchment Population:

1,800,000

Number of Runways:

2

Length of main runway (m):

3,288

Operational Opening Hours:

24/7

Ownership:

75% Christchurch City Council; 25% government

Number of Direct Destinations:

7 international; 15 domestic

List of Top 5 airlines:

Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways; Virgin Australia, Emirates, Singapore Airlines

Passenger Numbers (mppa):

5,485,025 (YE December 2012)

Cargo Tonnes (p.a.):

27,979 (YE December 2012)

Number of Serving Airlines:

7

Aircraft Parking Stands:

: 11 Regional Ground Stands, 2 Domestic Contact Stands (2 more due soon), 3 Domestic or International ‘Swing’ Contact Stands, 8 International Contact Stands, 2 International Ground Stands