Travelling from Bangkok to Christchurch Airport (CHC): What you need to know
The timezone in Christchurch is UTC+13, which is six hours ahead of Bangkok. Christchurch Airport is located in Christchurch.
Your flight from Bangkok to CHC won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bangkok to CHC. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
BKK is about 31 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Christchurch Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
73% of flights departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport land at their destination on time.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Christchurch Airport. Check out these connections between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and CHC:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
DMK is around 24 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Bangkok to CHC flight? Unwind in a hotel near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
60% of flights out of Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Christchurch Airport (CHC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to Christchurch Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CHC instead:
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Bangkok to Christchurch Airport flight.
Getting from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
Central Christchurch is around 11 kilometres from Christchurch Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Christchurch Airport (CHC)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Christchurch Airport is R 5,395. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 10,510. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Bangkok to CHC. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Bangkok to Christchurch Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Bangkok to CHC is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Bangkok to Christchurch Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Christchurch Airport (CHC)
March is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Christchurch Airport (CHC). Visit Christchurch in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Bangkok to CHC plane ticket departing in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Christchurch to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Christchurch Airport in July when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Christchurch
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Christchurch Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Christchurch:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Mount Herbert/Te Ahu Patiki, Gemston & Fossil Museum Birdlings Flat and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Christchurch itinerary.
Explore more of New Zealand
Dunedin is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Christchurch. Around 306 kilometres away to the southwest, well-known attractions include Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay.
Nelson is another well-known destination in New Zealand and is around 257 kilometres north of Christchurch. No journey is complete without experiencing Centre of New Zealand, Maitai Esplanade and Tahunanui Beach.
