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19 December 2017
Great airport with lots of space and a fantastic outdoor area. The terminal (both domestic and international) is easy to navigate and is not cluttered, unlike other airports in the world. The staff are friendly and the terminal offers a fantastic view of the mountains range, sometimes covered with snow. The airport is about 20 minutes from the city - cheaper by the suburban 'Metro Bus' located at the end of the international arrival terminal.
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12 December 2017
In A Nutshell:
-Christchurch International Airport is a very nicely laid-out airport on the South Island of New Zealand.
-Customs was a breeze, especially when you have a U.S. passport.
-Keep in mind however, that you will be filling out immigration paperwork and don't be surprised to see many more questions than usual due to the heightened restrictions on importing non-native food and plants products.
-New Zealand is hyper-vigilant in what is allowed into the country (with excellent reason to maintain it's pristine & beautiful environment)
-The baggage claim area is very clean and easy to navigate.
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07 December 2017
Domestic part. Great spaces and variety of seating areas. Food court upstairs with great selection. Once through security only book shop and very small cafe. Unlimited WiFi. PowerPoint to charge phone etc.
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26 November 2017
This is the first airport in my life with zero overnight services. It's hard to believe but they gate lock the international departures area rushing all those unlucky ones who have to spend night in the airport waiting for their morning flights to the small area on the ground level right between four automatic entry doors, where everyone can enjoy refreshing New Zealand night breeze.
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19 November 2017
Great airport. Easy to get around. Plenty of good shops and food available.
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06 October 2017
Rats*** airport. Rude staff. While I was waiting for a flight back home to wellington i was "redirected" from an unrestricted public waiting area to the "appropriate" area in a condescending manner by one of your airport officials (not a security guard). Id already checked in some 15 minutes prior and was merely killing an hour (better early than late) reading the newspaper before boarding unaware i was in the "international" waiting area. I Knew the gate I was to board at in accordance with my boarding pass. You dont get this nonsense at WLG International where staff dont care where you sit and wait for your flight provided it is in an unrestricted area, youve checked-in and you can make the gate on time. Terrible airport, Terrible Staff, These people are meant to be the welcoming face to Christchurch from overseas and throughout NZ, Christchurch people are awesome people but that lady makes them look like muppets. Shame, Shame, Shame
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26 September 2017
Good airport. A tad small, but there isn't a huge amount of flights going from here. Very clean and friendly staff.
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15 September 2017
Gary. You and your ugly rude staff are so up your own bums making rules up as you go I have been to many airports and waited many hours and can sit where I like on my iPad!!! Unless it's going to be a safety matter and in this case it was not. I even read the Christchurch rules and nothing in there says I can not sit on my iPad on the floor well waiting for a flight!!! You don't deserve the job you have it needs to be given two someone else.
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23 August 2017
We were badly treated by the airport stuff due to having to pull the wheelchair for my aged mother-in-law. The behavior was somewhat discriminating which I realized deep down! Extremely ordinary and no global attitude when compared with Australian or other airports. This is only to say for the airport though. As in general, NZ is a great country to visit.
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14 June 2017
Great airport. Have used frequently. Very friendly staff. New airport has a modern design and great feel to it. The people of christchurch are a great community to be involved with (But of course I am bias). I just hope you aren't here to watch rugby, because your team will lose to Canterbury, The Crusaders, or The mighty All Blacks!!
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05 May 2017
Fast and clean - good free WIFI. We had to do customs for cigarettes - the officer was very friendly!
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27 April 2017
Although small, this airport is packed with every facility that a traveler may ever need. Custom clearance is efficient. Checks are thorough but officers and staff are generally helpful, warm and friendly. Kudos to the team!
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14 April 2017
Doesn't matter where you go in it, the coffee is absolutely terrible and all the food is overpriced - sets a great first impression for our overseas visitors!
On the other hand though, the building is nice and the facilities are nicely done. Layout is pretty easy and signed well.response / report this review -
31 March 2017
A small but a decent airport with direct international flights. For now the airport doesn't operate between 10 pm to 6 am. Duty free and tax shopping stores. Plenty of restaurants to choose from. There are rent a car and new SIM card shops available.
Hope they improve the infrastructure and keep some waiting area otherwise nice and lovely airport.response / report this review -
31 March 2017
They have been working on making this airport world class specially after the earthquakes, hence some of the inconvenience we have experienced this past few weeks. The second floor has been fully refurbished and I can say that it is very nice. It has most if not all of the shops a traveler can ask for. I don't like the chairs in the domestic area though. I am not so sure what the thought process was when they designed this area.
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