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

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Christchurch by plane, shuttle, ferry, or bus

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Fly Istanbul to Christchurch International Airport
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1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane IST - CHC
26h 4m
$1,008–3,008
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Christchurch International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane SAW - CHC
28h 49m
$1,009–2,909
Fly Istanbul to Hokitika, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Hokitika (HKK)plane IST - HKK
2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Countdown Memorial Aveshuttle
36h 57m
$1,244–3,280
Fly Istanbul to Nelson Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane IST - NSN
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle
35h 23m
$1,506–4,907
Ferry, bus to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Yenikapı to Bandırmaferry
2. Take the bus from Bandırma İDO to Edremit Terminalbus
3. Fly from Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane EDO - CHC
45h 7m
$2,657–7,568

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

10Weekly Planes

24h 45mAverage Duration

$1,072Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17,109.4 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) once daily.

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Christchurch(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. Christchurch lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula on Pegasus Bay. The Avon River (Ōtākaro) flows through the centre of the city, with an urban park along its banks. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Christchurch

Tramway Historical Society(Opens in a new window)

The Tramway Historical Society Inc. is located at the Ferrymead Heritage Park in the Christchurch, New Zealand, suburb of Ferrymead and operates the standard gauge Ferrymead Tramway. Trams have operated at Ferrymead since 1968, with progressive extensions built between 1970 and 1984 allowing trams to operate within the boundaries of the Heritage Park. The Society also operates and own a collection of historic trolley buses and diesel buses.

National Railway Museum of New Zealand(Opens in a new window)

The National Railway Museum of New Zealand (NRM) is a museum under construction in Christchurch, New Zealand that covers the history of the New Zealand railway network. Work is underway to open at Ferrymead Heritage Park in Ferrymead, Christchurch, at the site of New Zealand's first railway opened in 1863.

Places to stay in Christchurch

Sudima Christchurch City(Opens in a new window)

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Fino Hotel & Suites(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Distinction Christchurch Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Fable Christchurch(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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