Duration | 15 min |
Distance | 144 km |
Average price | $160 |
Nearby airports | 5 found |
The nearest airport to South Island is Timaru (TIU). However, there are better options for getting to South Island. InterCity operates a bus from Christchurch to Timaru once daily. Tickets cost $28 - $45 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Atomic Travel also services this route once daily.
There is widespread community transmission globally.
Some travel restrictions are being lifted in New Zealand. For the latest travel status, please check the official page for New Zealand.
The nearest airport to South Island is Timaru (TIU) Airport which is 71.4 km away. Other nearby airports include Christchurch (CHC) (176.7 km) and Queenstown (ZQN) (178.2 km).
More informationIt takes 4h 8m to get from Timaru to Christchurch (CHC) Airport.
More informationWe recommend flying to Christchurch (CHC) Airport, which is 144.3 km away from Timaru. The bus from Christchurch (CHC) to Timaru takes 4h 8m.
More informationThere are eight+ hotels available in South Island. Prices start at $150 NZD per night.
More detailsCompare your options: plane, train, bus, car, ferry, bike share, driving and walking directions all in one search.
Learn more about our apps