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There’s so much we’d love to share with you about our airport. On this page you can check out our latest news or browse our media releases.
We’re happy to interact with media and help you to tell stories about our airport, city and island. There’s always someone available to take media inquiries, through our Media Line +64 3 353 7777.
2024 Community Fund Recipients
We like to champion people doing great work in our communities, so meeting the most recent recipients of our Community Fund was a highlight.
From Christchurch to anywhere in the world
You can fly to 80% of the world from Christchurch Airport with just one stop. And, you can fly absolutely anywhere you want with two stops!
China Southern Airlines confirms return to Christchurch
China Southern Airlines will return to Christchurch in October for an expanded season of its direct service between Christchurch Airport and the international hub of Guangzhou.
Christchurch Airport gives wings to Warbirds over Wanaka
We had the pleasure of hosting more than a dozen of the warbirds and our team worked hard to ensure they could get south for the show. We’ve been asked a lot about the role we played so we’ve put together some information for you.
Strong demand leads to increased Qantas flights to Christchurch
Christchurch Airport is welcoming Qantas’ decision to boost the number of flights between the city and Brisbane and Melbourne.
A flying farewell
We recently said hello and goodbye to an iconic US Air Force aircraft about to be retired.
Christchurch Airport interim dividend over-delivers
Christchurch Airport has released a half-year result which will deliver a higher interim dividend than forecast, from a total operating revenue of $115.5m for the six months to 31 December 2023.
Direct Christchurch to Hong Kong flights resume
Christchurch Airport is preparing for the very welcome return of Cathay Pacific direct flights between Christchurch and Hong Kong.
America now only one flight from Christchurch
Just one flight from Christchurch to America from today!
COP28: Christchurch Airport among first ten in the world to achieve new standard for decarbonisation
Christchurch Airport and nine European airports are the first in the world to achieve a new level in Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA), with Christchurch being the only airport in the Southern Hemisphere.
New director for Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport welcomes the appointment of Ed Sims to its board of directors.
Warm babies and hearts
Our knitting needles have come out to help local babies through our Community Fund.
Consortium lays pathway for green hydrogen aviation to take flight in New Zealand
A new report called ‘Launching green hydrogen powered aviation in Aotearoa New Zealand’ demonstrates how the consortium members could work together to remove up to 900,000 tonnes of carbon emissions every year by 2050 through the use of hydrogen-fuelled aircraft flying New Zealand domestic routes.
Preferred runway alignment released for proposed Central Otago Airport
Christchurch Airport has released 'Unlocking Potential: Central Otago’s runway to future-focussed aviation' which outlines the latest information on the exploration of a potential airport near Tarras.
Strong restart for Christchurch Airport delivers higher than forecast dividend
Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) reports the post-pandemic environment of financial year 2023 (FY23) has signalled the true commencement of its aviation re-start, which has seen the airport perform ahead of forecasts.
Rifling through rubbish nets international awards for Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport’s new approach to minimising waste and its work mentoring other airports to become more sustainable has netted it two international awards.
Christchurch Airport welcomes China Southern Airlines' return
Direct flights between Christchurch and Guangzhou are about to resume.
Cathay Pacific Resumes Christchurch - Hong Kong Service
Cathay Pacific has announced the resumption of its seasonal Christchurch-Hong Kong service with three flights per week starting 16 December 2023 through to 29 February 2024.
World’s first Rosenbauer Electric Fire Truck to operate at an airport
Christchurch Airport has signed up to buy the world’s first Rosenbauer Electric Fire Truck to operate at an airport.
Singapore Airlines adding extra summer flights direct to Christchurch
Direct flights between Christchurch and Singapore have taken South Islanders across the world for almost 40 years now, and this summer there will be even more flights available.
GCH Aviation Group - Saving lives every day
GCH Aviation flies more than 1,200 commercial and rescue missions a year from the airport campus.
A boost to promotion of Christchurch and South Island
A three year partnership between Christchurch Airport and Tourism New Zealand will grow high-quality visitation to Christchurch and the South Island.
Summer flights from Christchurch to San Francisco
Get ready to fly direct from Christchurch to San Francisco this summer!