Traveling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
Christchurch is nine hours ahead of Dubai and observes the UTC+13 timezone.
To ensure you get on your DXB to CHC flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Traveling during a peak time like January? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Christchurch International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DXB and CHC include:
Auckland Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight is $519. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $1,126. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DXB to CHC, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Dubai Airport to Christchurch International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from DXB to CHC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Christchurch International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of the departures from Dubai Airport, 74.31% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Dubai Airport to Christchurch International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to DXB:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
If you're arriving on a late Dubai Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CHC:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Christchurch International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals or mode rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Christchurch and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Christchurch International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
Christchurch International Airport to the center of Christchurch has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 56 kilometers away.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Christchurch International Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Christchurch. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Dubai Airport to Christchurch International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Christchurch, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DXB to CHC in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Christchurch. Around 322 kilometers away to the north-east, top sights here include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Around 290 kilometers south-west of Christchurch, Dunedin is another favorite stop in New Zealand. Experience major highlights starting with Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.