Flying from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
The timezone in Christchurch is UTC+13, which is seven hours 30 minutes ahead of Bengaluru.
Leave plenty of time to catch your BLR to CHC flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kempegowda International Airport to Christchurch International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BLR and CHC:
Changi International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
C$678 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kempegowda International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Return flights start from C$1,291. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from BLR to CHC, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Christchurch International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BLR to CHC.
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Handy information about Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
The address for BLR is Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
When it comes to Kempegowda International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.17% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Kempegowda International Airport from central Bengaluru, it takes around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 55 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Christchurch International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BLR:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Reserve a hotel near CHC if you're catching a late Kempegowda International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Christchurch International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals or mode rentals and chase adventure across Christchurch and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Christchurch International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
Christchurch International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Christchurch. Driving there takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
February is the most popular month for flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Christchurch International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Christchurch in April.
When reserving your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Christchurch, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BLR to CHC sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Christchurch is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand you'll want to see. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Christchurch, a visit to Wellington will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch, Dunedin is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.