Travelling from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Gisborne Airport (GIS): what you need to know
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CHC to GIS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time such as February? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Christchurch International Airport to Gisborne Airport. Many travellers pass through Wellington International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)
ر.ق. 441 is the lowest price for a one-way Christchurch International Airport to Gisborne Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 1,071. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CHC to GIS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Christchurch International Airport to Gisborne Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CHC to GIS.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Christchurch International Airport to Gisborne Airport.
Handy information about Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
74.2% of flights that take off from Christchurch International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Christchurch International Airport from central Christchurch, it takes about 1 hour if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel near CHC? If you're boarding an early flight from Christchurch International Airport to Gisborne Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Gisborne Airport (GIS)
If you have a late Christchurch International Airport to Gisborne Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near GIS:
Pick up a Gisborne Airport rental car and explore Gisborne and beyond with your own wheels. Ezi, Hertz and Thrifty are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Gisborne Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to central Gisborne
Gisborne Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Gisborne. The drive time takes about 5 minutes.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Gisborne Airport (GIS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Gisborne Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Gisborne in February.
The warmest month in Gisborne is January, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your flights from Christchurch International Airport to Gisborne Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CHC to GIS in July. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Gisborne has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres north-west of Gisborne, a visit to Auckland will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Wellington is another sought-after destination in New Zealand and is around 402 kilometres south-west of Gisborne. No trip is complete without experiencing Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
