Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
Christchurch's timezone is UTC+13, which makes Christchurch five hours ahead of Kuala Lumpur.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your KUL to CHC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Christchurch International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between KUL and CHC:
Changi International Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight is R 6,553. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 11,215. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from KUL to CHC, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Christchurch International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from KUL to CHC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Of the departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Kuala Lumpur International Airport from central Kuala Lumpur, it takes about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 4 hours 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near KUL? If you're boarding an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Consider booking a hotel close to CHC if you're on a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Christchurch International Airport rental car and discover Christchurch and beyond with your own wheels. Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals and mode rentals are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Christchurch International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The quietest month for a flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Christchurch International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Christchurch based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Christchurch International Airport for January if you want to go to Christchurch during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KUL to CHC sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Christchurch has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand you'll want to see. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Christchurch, a visit to Wellington will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch, Dunedin is another essential stop in New Zealand. Start your sightseeing at Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.