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Wed, Nov 18
Sandakan SDKChristchurch CHC

£410
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Wed, Nov 18
Sandakan SDKChristchurch CHC

£431
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2 stops
Mon, Nov 16
Sandakan SDKChristchurch CHC

£432
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Wed, Nov 18
Sandakan SDKChristchurch CHC

£438
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Wed, Nov 18
Sandakan SDKChristchurch CHC

£439
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Sandakan SDKChristchurch CHC

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Mon, Nov 16 – Fri, Nov 20
Sandakan SDKChristchurch CHC

£772
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Mon, Nov 16 – Fri, Nov 20
Sandakan SDKChristchurch CHC

£774
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Wed, Nov 18 – Sun, Nov 22
Sandakan SDKChristchurch CHC

£775
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Mon, Nov 16 – Fri, Nov 20
Sandakan SDKChristchurch CHC

£787
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Mon, Nov 16 – Fri, Nov 20
Sandakan SDKChristchurch CHC

£789
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Getting from Christchurch airport to the city center

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.

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
Sandakan
Arrive to
Christchurch International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sandakan to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Air New ZealandANZNZNo

Weather in Christchurch

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January21°C12°C
February21°C12°C
March19°C10°C
April16°C8°C
May14°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
304
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Nov
52%
19°C13°C
15 Nov
18%
19°C11°C
Monday
9 Nov
86%
13°C11°C
16 Nov
78%
17°C10°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
91%
14°C12°C
17 Nov
67%
15°C8°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
42%
20°C13°C
18 Nov
17%
15°C9°C
Thursday
12 Nov
40%
18°C13°C
19 Nov
19%
16°C10°C
Friday
13 Nov
57%
16°C11°C
20 Nov
16%
15°C12°C
Saturday
14 Nov
30%
13°C11°C
21 Nov
17°C13°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Qantas, Malaysia Airlines, Jetstar Airways, and Air New Zealand. Sandakan and Christchurch have 400 direct flights per week.

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