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Air
The national airline for New Zealand is Air
New Zealand (NZ)
Approximate flight times
Approximate times are as follows:
 It
takes 25 hours traveling from Auckland to London.
It
takes 27 hours traveling from Wellington to London.
It
takes 28 hours traveling from Christchurch London.
It
takes 12 hours traveling from Auckland to Los Angeles.
It
takes 20 hours traveling from Auckland to New York.
It
takes 10 hours and 30 minutes traveling from Auckland to Singapore.
It
takes 3 hours and 30 minutes traveling from Auckland to Sydney
Auckland International airport
The Auckland airport
(AKL) is 22.5 kilometres (14 miles) south of the city, which takes
40 minutes travel time.
Airbus runs a reliable service between the international
terminal to the city centre. These operate from 6.00 am until the
last flight, and cost NZ$15 for a single and NZ$22 for a return
(child and student discounted fares are available).
Eastern
Service Buses run from 7.00am until 6.00 pm and cost NZ$4,
this option will take approximately 60 minutes. As well as regular
taxis, there is a shuttle taxi service which operates 24 hours.
The fare for these is NZ$20to 30 depending on the number of passengers.
Airport facilities include banks/bureaux
de change, duty free shopping, restaurants and cafes , post office,
car hire and baggage facilities/left luggage. There is a substantial
selection of hotels near the airport.
For additional information on Auckland international airport, please
see our separate Auckland
International Airport section.
Christchurch
International Airport
The Christchurch
International Airport (CHC) is 10 kilometres
(6 miles) north west of the city, which is a journey time of 20
minutes. Public transport prices will vary, the standard buses cost
NZ$2.70 and more luxurious option of limousines cost around NZ$20.
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| Address |
Christchurch
International Airport Ltd
PO Box 14-001
Christchurch
New Zealand |
| Location |
The airport
is located 12km (7.5 miles) from
Christchurch |
| Country
code |
64 |
| Telephone |
(0)3
358 5029 |
| Fax |
(0)3
353 7730 |
| Email |
lee.mcnicholl@cial.co.nz
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| Website |
www.christchurch-airport.co.nz |
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Time
Zone
Greenwich Mean Time + 12 hours or Greenwich Mean Time + 13 hours
from the 1st Sunday in October to the 3rd Sunday in March
Terminals
Christchurch airport has 2 terminals
Airport
news
Over the next three years, the airport will undergo expansion
of the International Terminal and a revamp of the Domestic Terminal,
which will focus on integration with the International Terminal
and convenient connections to facilities.
This project is scheduled for completion in 2008.
The transfer between terminals
This is easy, there is internal access between the International
and Domestic terminals, and there are domestic transfer check in
counters in the International Arrivals hall.
Driving
directions
From the centre of Christchurch (Cathedral Square), take Columbo
Street, then Bealey Street, then Harper Avenue. Turn right onto
Fendalton Avenue and carry on to Hagley Park, turning into Memorial
Avenue. The airport is situated over the roundabout on Memorial
Avenue.
Car Parking
Car parking is available in front of the building (short and long
term), where hire cars can also be collected.
Car
Rental
Car rental companies are situated in the Domestic and International
Terminals. Budget, Thrifty, Avis, Maui Rentals and Hertz are all
represented, however Thrifty is located in the Domestic Terminal
only.
Public Transport
Public transport to the airport includes taxis, shuttle buses and
public buses .
Taxis are available to
get to the city centre, this will take 15 to 20 minutes.
Shuttle buses can be shared, these take visitors
to their accommodation.
A public bus service
runs to the city centre, this will take 30 to 40 minutes.
Public transport information and help desks
These are situated in the International Arrivals lounge
and the Domestic Terminal.
The staff provide information and bookings for local accommodation,
transport and sightseeing tours, and operate a full travel agency
service and can cater for any further domestic travel or international
holiday arrangements.
For further information contact the airport's travel and information
centre
Telephone: (0)3 353 7774;
Email: travel&info@cial.co.nz
Airport facilities
Airport facilities include a wide range of ATMs, banking
services and bureaux de change throughout
the terminal building, and postal services are available in both
terminals at the travel and information centres.
Telephones
are also situated throughout in both terminals, and there are bars,
cafés and restaurants throughout the airport.
Duty free and other shops are located in International
Arrivals which is before customs, the International Departures lounge
and the gallery boutiques on the 1st floor (for passengers only).
There are also shops in the Domestic Terminal.
A left luggage service is available on the ground
floor of the International Terminal and at the travel and information
centres in the Domestic Terminal.
Telephone: (0)3 353 1985
There are trolleys available in both terminals
and there is a pharmacy, florist and a hairdresser in the Domestic
Terminal.
There are children’s play areas on the 1st
floor of the international terminal and in the Domestic Terminal.
The visitor centre of New Zealand’s International Antarctic
Centre is a five minute walk from the airport terminals.
Other facilities
These include fax, photocopying, postal, and baggage storage opportunities
provided by the travel and information centres. Business
and conference facilities are also available within the
airport terminals, at the International Antarctic Visitors Centre
and the Sudima Hotel Grand Chancellor
Telephone: (0)3 358 3139
Facsimile: (0)3 358 3029
Airline lounges are located on the 1st floor in both terminals.
Disabled facilities
Facilities for travelers with special needs include automatic doors,
lifts, accessible showers and toilets, dedicated parking spaces
at the front of the car park and ATM machines with braille.
Visitors who require wheelchairs and special assistance should inform
their airline before traveling.
Airport Hotels
The main airport hotels are:
The Sudima Hotel Grand Chancellor
Telephone:
(0)3 358 3139
This
is only a 5 minute walk from the airport.
The
Copthorne Hotel Commodore
Telephone:
(0)3 962 9850
This
is a few minutes drive from the airport.
Russley Hotel and Villas
Telephone:
(0)3 358 6500
Website
address: www.russleyhotel.co.nz
This is
also a few minutes drive from the airport
Staff at the airport travel and information centre can assist
travelers with bookings and offer recommendations to suit
travellers’ needs and budget.
Wellington
International airport
The Wellington
airport (WLG) is 8 kilometres (5 miles) southeast of the city,
which is a journey time of 30 minutes.
Stagecoach
Flyer runs a bus service to the city centre every 30 minutes,
which costs NZ$4.50.
The shuttle service
runs on demand (maximum of 10 people), and costs NZ$10 to 12 depending.
Departure tax can be up to NZ$25 (depending
on the airport) plus NZ$5 security tax. Children aged under two
years of age are excused, and passengers aged 2 to 11 pay NZ$10.
Transit passengers are excused for 24 hours. |
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| Address |
Wellington
International Airport
PO Box 14 175
Wellington
New Zealand |
| Location |
8
kilometres (5 miles) southeast of the city |
| Country
code |
64 |
| Telephone |
(0)4
385 5100 |
| Fax |
(0)4
385 5139 |
| Email |
mail@wlg-airport.co.nz |
| Website |
www.wellington-airport.co.nz |
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Time
Zone
Greenwich Mean Time + 12 hours or Greenwich Mean Time + 13 hours
from the 1st Sunday in October to the 3rd Sunday in March
Terminals
Wellington airport only has 1 terminal.
Transfer
between terminals
The transfer between terminals is easy, there is internal access
between the International and Domestic terminals, and there are
domestic transfer checkin counters in the International Arrivals
hall.
Driving directions
Wellington airport is easily reached from Mount
Victoria, through a 2 lane tunnel through Evans Bay. However, it
can be reached by taking the scenic route via Oriental Bay and Point
Jerningham.
Car Parking
Car parking is available in two main areas. The car park for premium
parking and short term parking is located outside the terminal
building and has 2 main floors.
The Westside long term car park is situated on the western
side of the runway, a free shuttle bus transports passengers
to and from the terminal which operates on demand. There are courtesy
telephones from which passengers can call the shuttle and arrange
for pick up at the terminal upon return. Information on parking
is available:
Telephone: (0)4 385 5143
Car Rental
Car rental is available from Budget, Hertz, Avis, and Thrifty. These
are all present at the airport and situated on the ground
floor of the main terminal.
Public
Transport
Public transport to the airport includes taxis, a shuttle service
and public buses.
Taxis leave from taxi
stands outside the entrance to the terminal on the ground floor.
There are 2 taxi ranks, 1 for Wellington Combined Taxis and 1 for
all other companies which are licensed to operate from the airport.
Stagecoach Flyer is a bus service that runs between
the airport, Wellington and Hutt Valley. These Buses are bright
orange. and located on the ground floor, the southern end and outside
the terminal entrance. Details are available from the Ridewell Service
Centre:
Telephone: (0)4 801 7000
A door to door shuttle service is also possible, these shuttles
are operated by:
AP Shuttles - Telephone: (0)4 477 5059
Safeway Taxis - Telephone: (0)4 802 5111
Shuttle Express - Telephone: (0)4 477 5700
Super Shuttle - Telephone: (0)800 727 747
These leave from the ground floor outside the southern end of the
terminal.
Public transport information
and help desk
This is located on the 1st floor of the main check in hall, where
passengers can make coach, train and ferry bookings, book accommodation
and receive sightseeing information.
Airport Service Officers are offered throughout the terminal and
can be recognised by their black and gold uniforms.
Airport
facilities
These include ATMs, which are located in the main terminal, A bureau
de change one on the 1st floor, and one on the ground floor between
the baggage belts.
Telephones are available
throughout the terminal and mobile phone hire is possible as well.
There are a number of restaurants, a juice bar,
a bakery and coffee shop, a café and a full bar service.
The shops include a gift shop, a book shop, a sunglasses
shop, a music shop, a Pacific arts and craft shop, and a clothing
shop. There are 3 duty free shops 1 in the main retail concourse,
1 in International Arrivals and 1 in International Departures.
There is a left luggage service in the main terminal
Telephone: (0)4 385 5123
There is a lost property service at the northern
end of the main terminal, on the ground floor.
Other
facilities
Other facilities consist of a baby changing area
which is located in all toilets ,a parent’s room can be found
on the 1st floor of the main terminal. A 1st aid service is also
available.
On the mezzanine floor of the main terminal building there is the
Wellington Airport Conference Centre:
Telephone: (0)4 385 5199
Facsimile: (0)4 385 5190
This consists of 7 rooms which can be hired and
can accommodate up to 120 people. This centre is suitable for meetings,
lunch, presentations, cocktail functions and conferences.
Technical support, catering, video conferencing and audio visual
equipment are available, as well as photocopying, fax, and other
office facilities. Booking is available online.
There are a number of airline lounges available
for club members and business class passengers, the Air New Zealand
Koru lounge is situated on the 1st floor of the south west pier.
The Quantas club lounge and the Air New Zealand International lounge
are both located in the International Departures area in the North
Pier. The Quantas club domestic lounge is situated on the mezzanine
level of the main terminal.
Disabled
facilities
Facilities for travelers with special needs include disabled
toilets, which are in the terminal and passenger lounges.
There are also disabled car parking spaces in the
main car park, which are in areas close to the terminal.
Lifts to all floors are accessible, which feature Braille
numbers. For passengers with impaired sight, boarding calls are
made in the Departure lounges.
Passengers should request from their airlines in
advance if needing wheelchair services. Assistance is also obtainable
from the service officers who wear a black and gold uniform.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels in the airport grounds, however there are nearby
hotels:
The Brentwood
Hotel
Telephone:
(0)4 920 0400
This
is only a 5 minutes from the airport and provides a free shuttle
service.
The
Bay Plaza Hotel
Telephone:
(0)4 385 7799
The Duxton Hotel
Telephone:
(0)4 473 3900
The InterContinental Wellington
Telephone:
(0)4 473 3900
Mercure Hotel Wellington
Telephone:
(0)4 385 9829
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Telephone:
(0)4 499 9500
Ruby House
Telephone:
(0)4 934 7930
Quest Wellington apartments
Telephone:
(0)4 916 0700
Portland Hotel
Telephone:
(0)4 473 2208
Sharella Motor Inn
Telephone:
(0)4 472 3823
Sea
The main ports are at Dunedin, Auckland, Lyttelton, Picton,
Opua, and Wellington, which are served
by international shipping lines sailing from the USA and from Europe.
The occasional cruise ship visits New Zealand, but there
are no regular passenger ship services.
For further details, contact Tourism New Zealand (see the contacts
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