Christchurch International Airport is open for domestic flights and international flights. Travellers are advised to go to christchurchairport.co.nz for the latest information on international and domestic departures or to call their airline for flight details. Departing passengers should not go to the airport unless they have confirmation their flight is scheduled. It is providing free parking.All South Island and New Zealand airports are open and operating. International travelers planning to visit New Zealand are advised that all regions outside of the Canterbury …
Christchurch International Airport is open for domestic flights and international flights. Travellers are advised to go to christchurchairport.co.nz for the latest information on international and domestic departures or to call their airline for flight details. Departing passengers should not go to the airport unless they have confirmation their flight is scheduled. It is providing free parking.
All South Island and New Zealand airports are open and operating. International travelers planning to visit New Zealand are advised that all regions outside of the Canterbury area remain operational. As a precaution, travelers are advised to check with their airline or travel agent before commencing travel.
Road status
Numerous bridges and roads are impassable due to flooding and structural or surface damage. 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 from the corner of Colombo St and Bealey Avenue in Christchurch. The harbour is closed for at least 24 hours.
The Christchurch/Arthurs Pass/Greymouth and Greymouth/Arthurs Pass/Christchurch train services, The hristchurch / Kaikoura / Blenheim / Picton and Picton / Blenheim / Kaikoura / Christchurch train services have been cancelled until 01 March. Disrupted passengers are to call KiwiRail for alternative travel arrangements 0800 808 400.
All South Island and New Zealand airports and open and operating. International travelers planning to visit New Zealand are advised that all regions outside of the Canterbury area remain operational. As a precaution, travelers are advised to check with their airline or travel agent before commencing travel.
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 Christchurch and beyond after seven days (2 March) should check with their airline or travel agent.
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