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How to get fromChristchurch to Icelandby plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Iceland by plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Keflavík International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane CHC - KEF
    28h 31m
    $1,006–2,208

  2. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Akureyri Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane plane CHC - AEY
    36h 5m
    $956–3,108

  3. Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane NSN - KEF
    33h 59m
    $1,222–4,297

  4. Train to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Keflavík International Airport

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane BHE - KEF
    36h 42m
    $1,342–4,311

  5. Shuttle to Hokitika, fly to Keflavík International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Countdown Memorial Ave to Kumarashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane HKK - KEF
    42h 6m
    $1,044–3,326

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration29h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$941Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,559.4 km
  • Duration: 28h 31m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Iceland?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) twice daily.

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