Family Travel

Families can find many facilities at Christchurch International Airport that make travelling a little easier with children.

Drop-Off Zone

There is a convenient drop-off zone on the ground floor of the Multi-level Parking Building (Premium Parking). This makes it easier for families to unload their luggage from a vehicle and minimises the walk to the terminal building. Visit the Carparking and Transport section for more information.

Entertainment

Antarctic Attraction > A short walk from the Airport terminal building is the Antarctic Attraction. The Antarctic Attraction recreates the atmosphere of the Antarctic providing visitors with a fun, interactive and exciting experience. Christchurch is the world's aerial gateway to Antarctica & The Antarctic Attraction showcases the activities happening down on 'the Ice'. Only 8 mins walk from the airport by following the blue footprints from outside the international arrivals terminal.
Aviation and travel toys > Luggage Solutions is located in the international terminal before security and provides a great range of aviation and travel toys including toy planes of the airlines flying from Christchurch.
Book Shops > Book and magazine shops are located at all points throughout the airport. A whole host of paper backs, magazines and newspapers are available for all tastes and interests.
Children’s play area > Within the Domestic Terminal there is a children’s play area which is available for children under 7 years old. There is plenty of seating in the nearby cafes from which parents are able to supervise.
Games Arcade > The Time Zone, Time Out and KidZone family entertainment centres provide fun and games for all ages. These are located throughout the airport in both the domestic and international terminals.
Internet kiosks > Internet kiosks are available in both the international and domestic terminals. There are two kiosks in each location which are; international departures hall (before security), the international arrivals hall, first floor of the domestic terminal and in the international departures lounge (after security).
Viewing deck > The domestic terminal features a viewing deck available for all members of the public. The viewing deck offers views across the Southern Alps, the runway and domestic aircraft. Children must be supervised at all times whilst upon the deck.

Kids Web Section

Before you head off to the Airport, check out our web page for kids here, which features some great colouring-in templates.

Pharmacy

The Airport Pharmacy is located within the domestic terminal and stocks a range of baby supplies. A Pharmacist is on duty here every day.

Premium Parking

The Multi-level Carpark Building provides covered parking spaces and is closer to the terminal building. Use the parking calculator here to find out costs.

Washrooms

Baby changing and nursing facilities are available in the Domestic and International Terminals.