What is the nearest airport to Timaru?

The nearest airport to Timaru is Timaru (TIU) Airport which is 10.6 km away. Other nearby airports include Christchurch (CHC) (144.3 km), Hokitika (HKK) (188.4 km) and Dunedin (DUD) (188.9 km).

How long does it take to get to Timaru from the Airport?

It takes 16 min to get from Timaru to Timaru (TIU) Airport.

How do I get to Timaru?

We recommend flying to Timaru (TIU) Airport, which is 10.6 km away from Timaru. The taxi from Timaru (TIU) to Timaru takes 16 min.

Where can I stay near Timaru?

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How to get to Timaru from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	16 min
Distance	11 km
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Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

16 min

Distance

11 km

Average price

$55

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Timaru

The nearest airport to Timaru is Timaru (TIU). InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Timaru twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 40m.

Recommended airport

Timaru (TIU)
1. taxi
Fastest
16 min
Cheapest
$45–60

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Other nearby airports

Christchurch (CHC)
1. bus
4h 8m
Dunedin (DUD)
1. bus
4h 30m
Queenstown (ZQN)
1. bus
2. bus
9h 15m
Hokitika (HKK)
1. taxi
2. train
3. bus
7h 23m

Important airports for Timaru

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Timaru Airport
10.6 km

Frequently asked questions

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