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How to get fromHelsinki to Christchurchby plane, ferry, shuttle, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly Helsinki Airport to Christchurch International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HEL - CHC
    27h 2m
    $1,411–2,814

  2. Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane TLL - CHC
    37h
    $997–2,475

  3. Fly Helsinki Airport to Hokitika, shuttle

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane HEL - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Countdown Memorial Aveshuttle bus
    37h 59m
    $1,247–3,586

  4. Fly Helsinki Airport to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane HEL - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Rollestonbus bus
    37h 49m
    $1,239–3,822

  5. Fly Helsinki Airport to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane HEL - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    36h 33m
    $1,409–4,013

  6. Fly Helsinki Airport to Woodbourne Airport, train

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane HEL - BHE
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train
    37h 57m
    $1,736–4,959

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration28h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$970Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,194.7 km
  • Duration: 27h 2m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Finnair, Singapore Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) every 4 hours.

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