Cheap flights from Riyadh to Christchurch from £513

Cheap flights from Riyadh to Christchurch from £513

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3 stops
Sat, Feb 21
Riyadh RUHChristchurch CHC
£513
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3 stops
Sat, Feb 21
Riyadh RUHChristchurch CHC
£523
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3 stops
Thu, Feb 19
Riyadh RUHChristchurch CHC
£553
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2 stops
Sat, Feb 21
Riyadh RUHChristchurch CHC
£607
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3 stops
Fri, Feb 20
Riyadh RUHChristchurch CHC
£611
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2 stops
Fri, Feb 20
Riyadh RUHChristchurch CHC
£666
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Sat, Feb 21 – Sat, Feb 28
Riyadh RUHChristchurch CHC
£1,028
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Sat, Feb 21 – Sat, Feb 28
Riyadh RUHChristchurch CHC
£1,037
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3 stops
Sat, Feb 21 – Fri, Feb 27
Riyadh RUHChristchurch CHC
£1,052
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Sat, Feb 21 – Sat, Feb 28
Riyadh RUHChristchurch CHC
£1,068
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Sat, Feb 21 – Sat, Feb 28
Riyadh RUHChristchurch CHC
£1,125
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Sat, Feb 21 – Fri, Feb 27
Riyadh RUHChristchurch CHC
£1,146
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How much do flights to Christchurch cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£513

Cheapest round-trip

£1,028

Average round-trip

£1,080

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

IndiGo Airlines

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
King Khalid International
Arrive to
Christchurch International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Riyadh to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo

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 IndiGo Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Air New Zealand, and Batik Air Malaysia. Riyadh and Christchurch have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Dubai, Manchester, Cairo, Medina, Birmingham, Dammam, Amman, Manila, Tabuk, Abha, Glasgow, Ta if, Manama, Istanbul, Beirut, Islamabad, Doha, Hyderabad.
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 Riyadh?
Riyadh is mainly served by King Khalid International. But there are other airports nearby, including Riyadh Air Base.
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 Riyadh and Christchurch?
Currently, you can fly between Riyadh and Christchurch with IndiGo Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Batik Air Malaysia.
When’s the best time to travel between Riyadh and Christchurch?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Riyadh 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 Riyadh and Christchurch?
Traveling between Riyadh 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 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 Riyadh and Christchurch depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Christchurch arrive?
What time do flights between Riyadh and Christchurch depart?
What time do flights between Riyadh and Christchurch arrive?

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