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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.
Exciting airline updates for the Summer season
We’ve got some fantastic airline news to share as we head into the busy summer season.
Fresh flavours landing soon
This summer, our terminal is undergoing an exciting upgrade. We’re set to welcome 12 fantastic new eateries as well as an expanded retail offering and other new facilities. Ready to see what’s on the menu? Read more!
Christchurch International Airport Chair Sarah Ottrey joins Prime Minister’s mission
Christchurch International Airport’s Chair, Sarah Ottrey, has been selected as the Business Delegation leader on the Prime Minister’s upcoming mission to Malaysia and South Korea.
Outstanding dividend return for Financial Year 2024
Today Christchurch Airport announced an increased dividend which reflects our diversification and a surge in international traffic.
Construction to begin on one of NZ’s largest solar farms
Christchurch Airport’s clean energy hub is a step closer to reality with our development partners Contact Energy and Lightsource bp confirming their investment to build the Kōwhai Park solar farm.
China Southern Airlines Returns to Christchurch for the Summer Season
China Southern Airlines returns to Christchurch for the summer season with a boost for Chinese New Year
Cathay Pacific back for the summer
Cathay Pacific has reported a resounding success for its Hong Kong–Christchurch service, revealing significant passenger numbers and cargo volumes during their summer season.
Jetstar’s expansion a win for Christchurch
Christchurch Airport is welcoming news Jetstar is increasing its domestic and trans-Tasman schedules along with introducing the city’s first service direct to Cairns.
Christchurch Airport Terminal Upgrade
Christchurch Airport’s unveiled plans for a revamp of its terminal offering with the new facilities expected to be ready for a busy summer of international visitors.
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.