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

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Iceland by plane, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Keflavík International Airport

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane CHC - KEF
    32h 43m
    $756–2,509

  2. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Akureyri Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Akureyri Airport (AEY)plane plane CHC - AEY
    35h 56m
    $855–2,907

  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
    35h 20m
    $1,065–3,763

  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
    35h 8m
    $974–3,199

  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
    41h 21m
    $890–2,718

  6. Bus to Dunedin, fly to Keflavík International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane plane DUD - KEF
    38h 46m
    $1,113–3,845

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration30h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$763Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,560.2 km
  • Duration: 32h 43m

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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