Christchurch International Airport- CHC-Christchurch Intl.
Situated in the northwest region of Christchurch, New Zealand sits the Christchurch International Airport. This international airport is the main airport that serves flights around the city center and the nearby suburb of Harewood. Officially opened in 1940, the airport became the very first international airport in New Zealand. CHC-Christchurch Intl. is currently the second busiest airport in the country in terms of passenger traffic and aircraft movements. It is one of the two airports in the region that can handle Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 aircrafts.
Best Time to Visit
Christchurch International Airport features a single terminal that serves both domestic and international flights. Two sealed runways intersects in the terminal building. There are a total of 33 gates in the airport. It also features a $15 million modern baggage handling system 750 meters long, something unique from the other airports near the area. Jet bridges are also available in the airport. Closest cities located near the airport include Lyttelton, Ohoka and Lincoln.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Explore the nearby areas surrounding Christchurch International Airport hotels by checking in one of the stunning accommodations in the area. Sudima Christchurch City Hotel is one of the best places to start your adventure in the area. It is situated 0.3 miles away from the airport. Airport Chirstchurch Motel on the other hand is located at 1.3 miles from the airport.
Ashburton Airport (ASG) in Ashburton, New Zealand is the closest airport to CHC.
