Cheap flights from Istanbul to Christchurch from £638

Cheap flights from Istanbul to Christchurch from £638

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2 stops
Fri, May 29
Istanbul SAWChristchurch CHC
£638
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3 stops
Wed, May 27
Istanbul ISTChristchurch CHC
£649
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3 stops
Mon, May 25
Istanbul ISTChristchurch CHC
£681
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3 stops
Tue, May 26
Istanbul ISTChristchurch CHC
£681
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3 stops
Wed, May 27
Istanbul ISTChristchurch CHC
£688
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3 stops
Tue, May 26
Istanbul ISTChristchurch CHC
£695
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3 stops
Sun, May 31 – Sun, Jun 7
Istanbul ISTChristchurch CHC
£1,225
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Tue, May 26 – Wed, Jun 3
Istanbul ISTChristchurch CHC
£1,360
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2 stops
Wed, May 27 – Wed, Jun 3
Istanbul ISTChristchurch CHC
£1,460
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2 stops
Sun, May 31 – Sun, Jun 7
Istanbul ISTChristchurch CHC
£1,467
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2 stops
Thu, May 28 – Wed, Jun 3
Istanbul ISTChristchurch CHC
£1,474
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Sun, May 31 – Sun, Jun 7
Istanbul ISTChristchurch CHC
£1,487
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How much do flights to Christchurch cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£638

Cheapest round-trip

£1,225

Average round-trip

£1,514

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Jetstar Airways

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

adult fare; Metrocard users pay less

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-25 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

15-30 min

pre-booked; price varies by provider

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

15-25 min

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
Istanbul Airport
Arrive to
Christchurch International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

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
January
Coldest month
3°C
July
Sunny days
307
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
10 May
94%
14°C7°C
17 May
12°C7°C
Monday
11 May
11°C5°C
18 May
12°C7°C
Tuesday
12 May
16°C5°C
19 May
15°C5°C
Wednesday
13 May
13°C8°C
20 May
17°C8°C
Thursday
14 May
14°C7°C
21 May
16°C11°C
Friday
15 May
13°C6°C
22 May
73%
14°C8°C
Saturday
16 May
12°C8°C
23 May
14°C5°C
Travelers usually depart from Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International when they travel from Istanbul to Christchurch. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Qantas, Air New Zealand, and Etihad Airways. Istanbul and Christchurch have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Antalya, Kayseri, Newcastle upon Tyne, Nevşehir, Budapest, Dubai, Belfast, Tel Aviv, İzmir, Bristol, Chișinău, Jeddah, Ankara, Tivat, Athens, Tbilisi.
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.
Which airports are there in Istanbul?
Istanbul is mainly served by Istanbul Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Sabiha Gökçen International, Istanbul Atatürk.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Yenişehir.
What airports are near Christchurch?
The main airport in Christchurch is Christchurch International. It is also served by Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika.
Which airlines fly between Istanbul and Christchurch?
Currently, you can fly between Istanbul and Christchurch with Jetstar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Istanbul and Christchurch?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Istanbul 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 Istanbul and Christchurch?
Traveling between Istanbul 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 Istanbul?
There are a number of airports in and around Istanbul. The main one is Istanbul Airport and other nearby airports include Anadolu, Yenişehir
How many airports are there near Christchurch?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Istanbul and Christchurch depart?
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