There are no direct flights available from London to Christchurch, however many options are available with stopovers. Airlines operating this route include: Singapore Airlines (flying through Singapore), Emirates (Dubai), Air New Zealand (Auckland) and British Airways (Sydney). Travel times vary between 24 and 37 hours, depending on your flight transfer.The departure airport for your flight will be either London Gatwick or Heathrow. All flights land at Christchurch's International Airport.With regards to transportation to your departure airport, both London Gatwick and Heathrow are well-connected to the city centre by bus, taxi and train. In addition to this, Heathrow is also connected to London's underground network. Upon arrival at Christchurch Airport, the city centre can be reached by taxi or any of the three bus routes connecting the airport to the city centre.
To travel between London and Christchurch at a low cost, Easyvoyage provides two major pieces of information: the calendar and the price history for London - Christchurch flights. These elements will allow you to analyse the cheapest London - Christchurch flights by departure date.
The typical outdoor culture of New Zealand can be sampled with the many activities available in and around Christchurch. Forest hikes, kayaking, deep sea fishing, skydiving and para-gliding are only a few of the many thrilling activities you should try out.
2 WildlifeHuge plains and an unspoiled coastline make the wildlife surrounding the city truly breathtaking. Riccarton Bush (an ancient forest with 600-year-old trees) and the International Antarctic Centre, which recreates the Antarctic climate, are both very close to the city.
3 The wineAlongside Australia, New Zealand has also massively developed its wine production in the last few decades, in terms of both quantity and quality. Vineyards are a common sight outside the city, and you can go on a wine trail to experience the wine at first-hand in wineries.
4 The Garden CityFollowing the terrible earthquakes of 2011, the city council has decided Christchurch will be a "city in a garden", so watch out for drastic changes in the urban landscape, with great emphasis given to parks and green areas.
5 Kaikoura and other day tripsHead out of the city for an amazing day trip, including whale watching in Kaikoura, stroll through the mountains of Arthur's Pass National Park, play golf in Methven or try the local food in South Canterbury enjoying a view of the Southern Alps.