Keep your passport safe as you will need often
Make a note of your passport number, take a photocopy of the personal details page, and keep this separately from the passport.
- Keep your passport in a safe place
- Do not let anyone take away your passport as a guarantee
- Always keep all forms of identification with you
- If your passport is lost or stolen overseas, you must report this to the police and then contact the New Zealand Embassy or other applicable Embassy.
For more information visit www.safetravel.govt.nz
Ensure that important items are kept in your hand luggage and not in your suitcase. Avoid packing your travel documents, medication and other valuable items such as money, jewellery and keys in your checked–in luggage.
When travelling overseas it is important to obtain the necessary travel insurance. The Bank of New Zealand can provide this for you at their service counters within the International Terminal. Find out more information here.
Check-in at a Kiosk or Online
Air New Zealand, Qantas, Jetstar and Pacific Blue all offer an online check-in service. You can also use the self service domestic check-in kiosks at the airport with Air New Zealand, Qantas and Pacific Blue. Contact your airline direct for more information.
Pre-order Currency
You can pre order your currency online with Travelex, and they’ll have it ready for collection at the airport service counter. Visit Travelex within our Shop, Eat and Play section for more information.
Pre-order Duty Free
Purchase duty free or tax free items from specified New Zealand retail stores, and collect them at the Duty and Tax Free Shopping Collection point on your arrival or departure from Christchurch Airport. Visit our duty and tax free shopping section for more information.
Parking Tips
- Remember the first 15 minutes of parking in all parking areas at the airport is free of charge. Parking is free for up to 30 minutes within the Short Term Car Park as well. Find out more about parking here.
- If you are parking at the airport for a longer than 3 days, use the Long Term parking area to save money. The maximum weekly rate for Long Term Parking is $75 and $100 in the Short Term Car Park.
Free wireless Internet access
The first 30 minutes of wireless Internet access at the airport is free. Find out more about this service here.
Luggage Solutions Voucher
Save 20% on protective luggage wrapping with Luggage Solutions, download the voucher here.