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How to get fromIstanbul to Christchurchby plane, shuttle, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Istanbul to Christchurch International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane IST - CHC
    26h 4m
    $1,609–2,509

  2. Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SAW - CHC
    28h 49m
    $1,109–3,409

  3. Fly Istanbul to Hokitika, shuttle

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane IST - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    37h 4m
    $1,244–3,684

  4. Fly Istanbul to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane IST - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    35h 23m
    $1,507–5,108

  5. Ferry, bus to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Yenikapı to Bandırmaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bandırma İDO to Edremit Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane EDO - CHC
    45h 7m
    $2,658–8,569

  6. Bus, shuttle to Varna Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Burgas to Varna Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane VAR - CHC
    39h 47m
    $1,724–5,194

Istanbul (IST) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration25h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,109.5 km
  • Duration: 26h 4m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) twice daily.

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