2026
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Christchurch takes off to Vanuatu
Today Christchurch Airport celebrates the departure of Solomon Airlines' inaugural direct flight between Christchurch and Port Vila (Vanuatu), opening a new gateway to tropical adventures and creating a new connection in the Pacific.
Then and now. 75 years of international flights at Christchurch
Christchurch Airport will mark 75 years of scheduled international flights on Monday 29 June 2026, celebrating the first commercial international service from Christchurch and the extraordinary aviation progress made since.
Prime Minister opens Christchurch Airport's new $40 million freight apron
Christchurch New Zealand 18 Jun 2026. Christchurch Airport has officially opened its new $40 million freight apron, marking a major investment in the future of South Island trade, freight and economic growth.
New direct Christchurch to Rarotonga flight takes off
South Islanders can now fly direct from Christchurch to Rarotonga and swap chilly winter mornings for warm tropical evenings, with the first non-stop Air New Zealand service departing Christchurch this afternoon.
Major international expansion set to boost Christchurch and South Island growth
Air New Zealand has announced three new non-stop international routes from Christchurch to Singapore, Tokyo (Narita) and Perth as part of an agreement with Christchurch Airport to grow international connectivity into the South Island.
Christchurch Airport completes terminal transformation by opening a new family play space.
Today, Christchurch Airport has officially completed a major terminal revamp, with the opening of a new children’s play area marking the final stage of the project and delivering a significantly enhanced experience for the nearly seven million passengers who travel through the terminal each year.