Christchurch International AirportLow Traffic
Security Wait
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Immigration
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Traffic Score
22.5%
Current congestion
Location
Christchurch
New Zealand
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Christchurch International Airport
Total Queue Time Estimate
CombinedSecurity
25
min
Immigration
8
min
Total
33
min
Add ~30 min for check-in & boarding
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Traffic Score75
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Quick Info
IATA Code
CHC
Location
Christchurch
New Zealand
Current Status
Low Traffic
TSA PreCheck
Not AvailableBusiest Months
JulAugDec
Peak Hours
6-9 AM35min
11 AM-2 PM20min
4-7 PM33min
Quick Tips
- Arrive 2-3 hours early for international flights
- Check-in online to save time 0
Arrival Time
Domestic Flight
90 min
before departure
International Flight
150 min
before departure
About CHC
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) serves the Christchurch area in New Zealand.
Real-time queue predictions help travelers plan arrival times with accurate wait time estimates.
Busiest periods: Jul, Aug, Dec