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Throughout December there’ll be free activities and entertainment here at the airport to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year… Christmas!

From safaris to scenic wonders, winery tours to cultural deep dives, South Africa boasts a dazzling array of experiences. Now you can hop from Ōtautahi Christchurch to Jo’burg via Sydney, making this Southern Hemisphere gem an easy destination for your next global expedition! Check out our 10 ZA must-do’s.

Tropical North Queensland has long been a top travel destination for Kiwis, and from April 2025 Jetstar will be whisking passengers directly from Christchurch to Cairns. Check out ten top reasons to visit Aussie’s tropical north.

From October, China Southern Airlines will be flying direct between Christchurch Airport and Guangzhou. Explore the many highlights of this fascinating international destination.

Learn more about Matariki and discover some exciting celebrations you can join, all around the country!

We’ve got plenty of tips for you, plus ways to keep the whole family entertained at the airport before your flight.

As a Supervising Customs Officer for NZ Customs, Cliff is part of the front line keeping our airport, planes, people and country safe. With nearly two decades’ experience with the service, he can safely report that no two days have been the same!

Blessed with 333 islands, dreamy beaches and famously friendly people, Fiji is the heart of the South Pacific. Make 2024 your year to discover everything this fascinating island nation has to offer.

If something needs fixing around the airport campus, Richard Scott from Citycare Property is the man we call. Lately, he’s been busy putting up the airport’s Christmas trees. Find out how he does it and discover more of his story.

Ready for a door-to-door holiday? From 16 December, Cathay Pacific can whisk you direct from Otautahi Christchurch to Hong Kong, three times per week.

If you need special assistance for your airport journey, we’re ready to help in heaps of ways.

Bernie Richardson is the Christchurch Air Traffic Control Operations Manager for Airways. Bernie is part of a team that manages 30 million square kms of airspace. Together they provide eyes on the skies, working hard to keep people safe and get planes where they need to go.

Singapore Airlines has added 40 extra direct flights from Ōtautahi Christchurch to Singapore this summer. Discover what this fascinating city has to offer!

Planes coming and going are just the beginning... Dig a little deeper and you’ll discover a heap of fascinating information about how the airport works. Here’s a few facts to surprise you!

United Airlines’ new Dreamliner 787 service will start on 1 December and fly three times a week for four months. Getting to the USA’s wonderful west coast has never been easier!

When it comes to airport parking, booking is a breeze. Do it online when you book your flights, or before you come pick up your visitor. It’s easy, saves you money and means one less thing to think about on the day.

Hop over the ditch for a spectacular holiday in Sydney. From historic laneways to the hippest bars, inspiring events to sparkling sands, there’s so much to discover.

Created by artist Jacob Yikes and collaborators, our new permanent Pride artwork is sparking joy for visitors here at the airport and contributing to positive conversations in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Hear Jacob and three more airport artists chat about their creations.

Filled with the grandeur of open spaces, loads of exciting activities and the friendliest of people, Canada is the perfect setting for intrepid adventures and fun-filled family holidays alike.

Christchurch Airport offers some amazing places to see planes come and go. Check out our guide to the best vantage points and watch the video for some insta-worthy inspiration!

Ready to spring into a good book? Check out these top 10 Relay reads, perfect for your next trip (whether by plane or armchair). From riveting whodunnits to in-depth biographies, these 10 fantastic books will appeal to anyone who loves a good story.

The Gold Coast really delivers as a holiday destination but with so many options of activities, locations and experiences on offer it’s hard to know where to start! 

How good is spring? Warmer weather, longer days, a bunch of events to enjoy and a big bye-bye to winter. We love spring in Christchurch, and this year we’re extra excited because Ōtautahi Christchurch is ON SHOW.

The crystal-clear and dry night skies above New Zealand are ideal for scientific observations by NASA’s flying telescope known as SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy). 

Christchurch truly is a new city. Its streets are bustling with urban hot-spots and the sheer variety of activities will enthral adrenalin junkies and nature-lovers alike. There’s so much to discover, we hope you love it as much as we do!

Colour pulses throughout the region, as the grape harvest begins and a small army of workers descend to work in the vineyards and wineries.

Christchurch Airport is delighted to welcome a new team of helpers… pet therapy dogs! These furry friends will be available in the terminal during peak periods, ready to provide some calming canine love to nervous travellers.

Our four Airport Fire Service teams have been working on something a little different lately. Their special task? Build and decorate four playhouses to be auctioned on Trade Me, with all proceeds going to the charity KidsCan.

Vibrant, contemporary and buzzing with things to do, New Plymouth is a mecca for families and foodies, art-lovers and adventurers. Discover a round-up of the region’s hidden gems, quirkiest hotels, coolest eateries, best trails and funnest adventures.

From aircraft incidents to fuel spills, scrub fires to medical emergencies, being an airport firefighter means being ready for anything. Discover a typical ‘day in the life’ for the crew at the Airport Fire Service.

Time to break up your routine with a weekend away? From action packed adventures to artisanal explorations, we’ve curated five fun ideas to get you going.

Got time to kill before your flight? Christchurch Airport has a few hidden and not so hidden gems for you to check out. We've put together this list of unique free activities you can do at the airport to keep yourself entertained before you take to the skies.

Find out in this rollercoaster video journey through our custom designed conveyer belt system.

Looking to capture that perfect Instagram worthy photo while you’re in Christchurch? We’ve rounded up some picture-perfect spots within an hour of Christchurch Airport that will sit pretty on your feed.