Flying from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): what you need to know
The timezone in Christchurch is UTC+13, which is ten hours ahead of Doha.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your DOH to CHC flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Christchurch International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DOH and CHC:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
Auckland Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
At the moment, ر.ق. 2,151 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 5,865. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DOH to CHC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Hamad International Airport to Christchurch International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DOH to CHC.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Hamad International Airport to Christchurch International Airport.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from DOH land on schedule 83.59% of the time.
Central Doha to Hamad International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near DOH? If you've booked an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Consider booking a hotel near CHC if you're taking a late Hamad International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Christchurch International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals or mode rentals and find adventure across Christchurch and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Christchurch International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch
Christchurch International Airport to central Christchurch has a drive time of about 1 hour. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
February is the most popular month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Christchurch International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Christchurch in April.
When reserving your flight from Hamad International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Christchurch, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from DOH to CHC in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Christchurch has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Christchurch, a visit to Wellington will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Dunedin is another must-experience destination in New Zealand and is around 290 kilometres south-west of Christchurch. No trip is complete without a visit to Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula Museum and Historical Society and Cadbury World.
