What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Christchurch?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Christchurch is to fly and shuttle which costs $900 - $2,400 and takes 40h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Christchurch?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Christchurch is to fly which takes 31h 17m and costs $1,600 - $2,700.

How far is it from Athens to Christchurch?

The distance between Athens and Christchurch is 17359 km.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Christchurch?

It takes approximately 31h 17m to get from Athens to Christchurch, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Athens and Christchurch?

Christchurch is 10h ahead of Athens. It is currently 7:23 PM in Athens and 5:23 AM in Christchurch.

Where can I stay near Christchurch?

There are 1756+ hotels available in Christchurch.

Athens to Christchurch - 4 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, and car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Christchurch by plane, shuttle, or car ferry

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Fly Athens International Airport to Christchurch International Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane ATH - CHC
31h 17m
$1,623–2,623
Fly Athens International Airport to Hokitika, shuttle
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Hokitika (HKK)plane ATH - HKK
2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurch International Airportshuttle
40h 56m
$908–2,398
Fly Athens International Airport to Nelson Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane ATH - NSN
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle
40h 22m
$1,171–3,722
Car ferry to Mykonos, fly to Christchurch International Airport
1. Take the carferry from Port of Piraeus to Mykonoscarferry
2. Fly from Mykonos (JMK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane JMK - CHC
32h 57m
$1,746–4,910

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

11Weekly Planes

33h 10mAverage Duration

$973Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17,359.4 km
Duration: 31h 17m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Scoot Tigerair, Singapore Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) twice daily.

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How to get fromAthens to Christchurchby plane, shuttle, or car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Christchurch by plane, shuttle, or car ferry

Fly Athens International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

Fly Athens International Airport to Hokitika, shuttle

Fly Athens International Airport to Nelson Airport, shuttle

Car ferry to Mykonos, fly to Christchurch International Airport