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How to get fromChristchurch to Athensby plane, bus, train, or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Athens International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CHC - ATH
    28h 4m
    €861–1,311

  2. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly to Athens International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Rolleston to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane ZQN - ATH
    38h 12m
    €526–1,465

  3. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane CHC - SKG
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain train
    36h 51m
    €534–1,154

  4. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Mykonos, car ferry

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Mykonos (JMK)plane plane CHC - JMK
    2. Take the carferry from Mykonos to Port of Piraeuscarferry car ferry
    35h 44m
    €624–1,484

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration27h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€434Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,361.2 km
  • Duration: 28h 4m

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

Air New Zealand, Scoot Tigerair, and two other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Athens International Airport (ATH) once daily.

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