Cheap flights from Abuja to Christchurch from £866

Cheap flights from Abuja to Christchurch from £866

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3 stops
Fri, Mar 6
Abuja ABVChristchurch CHC
£866
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Thu, Mar 5
Abuja ABVChristchurch CHC
£869
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Mon, Mar 2
Abuja ABVChristchurch CHC
£954
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Wed, Mar 4
Abuja ABVChristchurch CHC
£988
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Sat, Feb 28
Abuja ABVChristchurch CHC
£992
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Sun, Mar 1
Abuja ABVChristchurch CHC
£1,033
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Abuja ABVChristchurch CHC
£1,585
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Thu, Mar 5 – Wed, Mar 11
Abuja ABVChristchurch CHC
£1,610
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Thu, Mar 5 – Thu, Mar 12
Abuja ABVChristchurch CHC
£1,647
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Abuja ABVChristchurch CHC
£1,649
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Thu, Mar 5 – Thu, Mar 12
Abuja ABVChristchurch CHC
£1,653
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Abuja ABVChristchurch CHC
£1,671
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How much do flights to Christchurch cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£866

Cheapest round-trip

£1,585

Average round-trip

£1,851

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Emirates

Getting from Christchurch airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus (Purple Line).

Christchurch is served by Christchurch International Airport (CHC), located approximately 12 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. The Purple Line bus provides an affordable connection to the central city, while taxis and ride-hailing offer faster door-to-door service. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-40 min

$8.50 (adult fare; Metrocard users pay less)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

$45-$65 (metered; varies by destination and traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-25 min

$30-$55 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

15-30 min

$35-$80 (pre-booked; price varies by provider)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

15-25 min

$40-$120 (daily rate; varies by vehicle and provider)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in NZD (approximately 0.56 USD per NZD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Purple Line bus operates between the airport and Christchurch Bus Interchange in the city center.
  • Metrocard holders receive discounted fares on Metro Canterbury buses.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing journey times vary significantly depending on traffic and time of day.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Christchurch

Depart from
Nnamdi Azikiwe International
Arrive to
Christchurch International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Abuja to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EmiratesUAEEKNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Christchurch

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January21°C12°C
February21°C12°C
March19°C10°C
April16°C8°C
May13°C6°C
June11°C4°C
July10°C3°C
August11°C4°C
September13°C4°C
October15°C6°C
November17°C8°C
December19°C10°C
Hottest Month
21°C
February
Coldest month
3°C
July
Sunny days
307
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
83%
15°C13°C
15 Feb
72%
14°C11°C
Monday
9 Feb
87%
18°C11°C
16 Feb
87%
14°C11°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
86%
21°C14°C
17 Feb
18°C12°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
22°C15°C
18 Feb
82%
21°C12°C
Thursday
12 Feb
21°C16°C
19 Feb
77%
17°C12°C
Friday
13 Feb
26°C15°C
20 Feb
76%
14°C11°C
Saturday
14 Feb
18°C11°C
21 Feb
89%
17°C11°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Emirates, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Jetstar Airways. Abuja and Christchurch have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Abuja?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Abuja and Lagos, London, Enugu, Owerri, Port Harcourt, Asaba, Benin City, Accra, Manchester, Belfast, Glasgow, Kano, Tirana, Baku, Jeddah, Ilorin, Nairobi, Akure, Manila, Yola.
What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Auckland, London, Wellington, Queenstown, Melbourne, Sydney, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Brisbane, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Gold Coast, Rotorua, Bali, Manila, New Delhi, Dublin, Colombo, Denpasar.
What airports are near Abuja?
The main airport in Abuja is Nnamdi Azikiwe International. It is also served by Nnamdi Azikiwe International.
What airports are near Christchurch?
The main airport in Christchurch is Christchurch International. It is also served by Christchurch International, Hokitika, Timaru.
Which airlines fly between Abuja and Christchurch?
Currently, you can fly between Abuja and Christchurch with Emirates, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Jetstar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Abuja and Christchurch?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Abuja and Christchurch, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Abuja and Christchurch?
Traveling between Abuja and Christchurch, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Abuja?
There are a number of airports in and around Abuja. The main one is Nnamdi Azikiwe International and other nearby airports include Nnamdi Azikiwe International
How many airports are there near Christchurch?
There are a number of airports in and around Christchurch. The main one is Christchurch International and other nearby airports include Christchurch International, Hokitika, Timaru.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Abuja and Christchurch depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Abuja and Christchurch arrive?
What time do flights between Abuja and Christchurch depart?
What time do flights between Abuja and Christchurch arrive?

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