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How to get fromChristchurch to Raja Ampat Islandsby plane, ferry, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Raja Ampat Islands by plane, ferry, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane CHC - SOQ
    2. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    29h 22m
    Rp 9,698,856–26,355,856

  2. Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane NSN - SOQ
    3. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    37h 40m
    Rp 14,291,233–43,918,163

  3. Shuttle to Hokitika, fly, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Countdown Memorial Ave to Kumarashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane HKK - SOQ
    3. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    38h 47m
    Rp 11,811,416–29,423,363

  4. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rolleston to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Sorong Airport (SOQ)plane plane ZQN - SOQ
    3. Take the ferry from Sorong to Waisaiferry ferry
    38h 12m
    Rp 12,501,206–35,534,461

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sorong Airport (SOQ) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration30h 57mAverage Duration
TicketRp 9,223,632Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Raja Ampat Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6,340.2 km
  • Duration: 29h 22m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Raja Ampat Islands. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Sorong Airport (SOQ), take the taxi to Sorong, then take the ferry to Waisai. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Nelson, walk to Halifax Street Opposite Tahaki Street, take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Sorong Airport (SOQ), take the taxi to Sorong, then take the ferry to Waisai.

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