Christchurch International Airport is open for domestic flights and international flights. Passengers are advised to confirm check in times and revised flight details with their airline. Delays are expected. Departing passengers should not go to the airport unless they have confirmation their flight is scheduled. Latest information is at christchurchairport.co.nz. The airport is providing free parking. Travellers we wish to leave Christchurch are being assisted by Civil Defence. People in this situation should make their way to collection points at the Burnside High School…
Christchurch International Airport is open for domestic flights and international flights. Passengers are advised to confirm check in times and revised flight details with their airline. Delays are expected. Departing passengers should not go to the airport unless they have confirmation their flight is scheduled. Latest information is at christchurchairport.co.nz. The airport is providing free parking.
Travellers we wish to leave Christchurch are being assisted by Civil Defence. People in this situation should make their way to collection points at the Burnside High School welfare centre, corner of Memorial Avenue and Greers Road or the welfare centre at North Hagley Park. Please note, do not go to the airport directly if you wish to be on these flights. Please go only to the collection points.
All New Zealand airports, including Christchurch are open and operating. International travelers planning to visit New Zealand are advised that the emergency declared applies only to the Christchurch area and does not have any direct impact on other areas of New Zealand. As a precaution, travelers are advised to check with their airline or travel agent before commencing travel in case of delays.
Lyttelton Port of Christchurch is completing a full engineering assessment. Port operations are currently suspended.
All trains in the Christchurch region are stopped until further notice. Trains are moving south of Ashburton and able to move north of Rangiora to Picton.
The ‘TranzAlpine’ which operates Christchurch/Arthurs Pass/Greymouth and Greymouth/Arthurs Pass/Christchurch train services and the ‘TranzCoastal’ Christchurch/Kaikoura/Blenheim/Picton and Picton/Blenheim/Kaikoura/Christchurch train services will resume on 01 March. Disrupted passengers are to call KiwiRail for alternative travel arrangements on 0800 808 400.
All highways are open apart from the Lyttelton Tunnel and State Highway 74, which is closed at Anzac Bridge between Wainoni and New Brighton Road. There are reports of major damage to local roads in the city and liquefaction and surface flooding. There are also some road closures in the Selwyn District.
Intercity Coach Services are operational and will depart and arrive on 23 and 24 February from the corner of Colombo St and Bealey Avenue in Christchurch.
Rental Car/Campervan collection and drop off. Travelers that have booked rental vehicles should contact their provider to establish points of collection and drop off. Due to the cordon around the central city some operators have temporarily relocated their depots.
Information for travellers with a trip planned to the Christchurch area
Travellers intending to travel to or from Christchurch over the next seven days are advised to avoid any non-essential travel.
Travellers with a trip planned to the Christchurch area in the next seven days should check with their airline or travel agent.
Information for travellers with a trip planned to other parts of New Zealand
The state of national emergency applies only to the Christchurch area and does not have any direct impact on other areas of New Zealand. It is expected to last for seven days at this stage.
All New Zealand airports, including Christchurch are open and operating. International travelers planning to visit New Zealand are advised that the emergency declared applies only to the Christchurch area and does not have any direct impact on other areas of New Zealand. As a precaution, travelers are advised to check with their airline or travel agent before commencing travel in case of delays.
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