CHC to Christchurch City Center
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Destination
Christchurch Central City (Bus Interchange)
Christchurch city center
Fastest route
Metro Route 29 – Airport to City
bus · every 30min
Updated
Nov 2025
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Metro Route 29 – Airport to City
Direct bus from Christchurch Airport to the Christchurch Bus Interchange on the edge of the central city, running via Memorial Avenue and Fendalton. Operates seven days a week with roughly 30‑minute intervals most of the day; payment by Metrocard, cash, or contactless debit/credit is available on this route. cite
Transport matrix
Metro Route 29 – Airport to City
30mDirect bus from Christchurch Airport to the Christchurch Bus Interchange on the edge of the central city, running via Memorial Avenue and Fendalton. Operates seven days a week with roughly 30‑minute intervals most of the day; payment by Metrocard, cash, or contactless debit/credit is available on this route. cite
Metro Route 3 – Airport to Sumner via City Centre
10-15mFrequent service between Christchurch Airport and the Christchurch Bus Interchange, then continuing across the city to Sumner. Not every Route 3 trip serves the airport, so passengers should check the destination display for services starting or ending at the airport. cite
Metro Route 8 – Port to Port (Airport–Lyttelton via CBD)
15-30mHigh‑frequency route linking Christchurch Airport with the central city and Lyttelton, typically about every 15 minutes on weekdays and less frequently at other times. Useful for reaching the CBD or transferring at the Bus Interchange toward other parts of Christchurch. cite
Airport Taxi Rank (various companies)
on-demandmMetered taxis wait outside International Arrivals near Door 7 and provide a 15–20 minute ride to central Christchurch, subject to traffic. Services operate on demand at most hours, with an additional airport pick‑up surcharge applied. cite
Super Shuttle
on-demandmShared door‑to‑door shuttle vans depart from the rank outside International Arrivals (near Door 9), serving hotels and addresses across Christchurch including the central city. Services run on demand; online or app booking is recommended at busy times or late at night. cite
Metro Route 29 – Airport to City
Direct bus from Christchurch Airport to the Christchurch Bus Interchange on the edge of the central city, running via Memorial Avenue and Fendalton. Operates seven days a week with roughly 30‑minute intervals most of the day; payment by Metrocard, cash, or contactless debit/credit is available on this route. cite
Metro Route 3 – Airport to Sumner via City Centre
Frequent service between Christchurch Airport and the Christchurch Bus Interchange, then continuing across the city to Sumner. Not every Route 3 trip serves the airport, so passengers should check the destination display for services starting or ending at the airport. cite
Metro Route 8 – Port to Port (Airport–Lyttelton via CBD)
High‑frequency route linking Christchurch Airport with the central city and Lyttelton, typically about every 15 minutes on weekdays and less frequently at other times. Useful for reaching the CBD or transferring at the Bus Interchange toward other parts of Christchurch. cite
Airport Taxi Rank (various companies)
Metered taxis wait outside International Arrivals near Door 7 and provide a 15–20 minute ride to central Christchurch, subject to traffic. Services operate on demand at most hours, with an additional airport pick‑up surcharge applied. cite
Super Shuttle
Shared door‑to‑door shuttle vans depart from the rank outside International Arrivals (near Door 9), serving hotels and addresses across Christchurch including the central city. Services run on demand; online or app booking is recommended at busy times or late at night. cite
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bus
Direct bus from Christchurch Airport to the Christchurch Bus Interchange on the edge of the central city, running via Memorial Avenue and Fendalton. Operates seven days a week with roughly 30‑minute intervals most of the day; payment by Metrocard, cash, or contactless debit/credit is available on this route. cite
30m
bus
Frequent service between Christchurch Airport and the Christchurch Bus Interchange, then continuing across the city to Sumner. Not every Route 3 trip serves the airport, so passengers should check the destination display for services starting or ending at the airport. cite
10-15m
bus
High‑frequency route linking Christchurch Airport with the central city and Lyttelton, typically about every 15 minutes on weekdays and less frequently at other times. Useful for reaching the CBD or transferring at the Bus Interchange toward other parts of Christchurch. cite
15-30m
coach
Shared door‑to‑door shuttle vans depart from the rank outside International Arrivals (near Door 9), serving hotels and addresses across Christchurch including the central city. Services run on demand; online or app booking is recommended at busy times or late at night. cite
on-demandm
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