Traveling from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Christchurch International Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Choose from 28 weekly Christchurch International Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport flights. The 06:55 departure with Air New Zealand is the earliest flight available. Air New Zealand operates the latest service of the day at 17:30.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your CHC to NPE flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Traveling to Napier-Hastings (and then exploring more of New Zealand!) is easy with Air New Zealand. This popular airline has direct flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Air New Zealand.
The most punctual carrier operating CHC to NPE flights is Air New Zealand. Its services arrive as planned 76.14% of the time.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Christchurch International Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport. Wellington International Airport is a popular stopover on the CHC to NPE route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Christchurch International Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport flight is $56. A return fare is currently $111. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book two months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CHC to NPE.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CHC to NPE.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Christchurch International Airport, data shows 74.2% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Christchurch to Christchurch International Airport is approximately 56 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near CHC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Christchurch International Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
Reserve a hotel close to NPE if you have a late Christchurch International Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Hawkes Bay Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Ezi or Apex and find adventure across Napier-Hastings and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Hawkes Bay Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) to central Napier-Hastings
Hawkes Bay Airport to central Napier-Hastings has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometers away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
March is the busiest month for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Napier-Hastings in January.
The warmest month in Napier-Hastings is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your flights from Christchurch International Airport to Hawkes Bay Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CHC to NPE in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Napier-Hastings has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometers north-west of Napier-Hastings, a visit to Auckland will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in New Zealand, head for Wellington, roughly 274 kilometers south-west of Napier-Hastings. Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car are key highlights.
