Flight from Cebu to Christchurch

The vibrant city of Christchurch today is in the midst of a rebuild. After the devastating quake in 2010, Christchurch is now back up again and exciting new buildings are rapidly being built and opened. The beautiful mixture of chaos, crazy and colours will surely surprise visitors travelling here.

Best time to fly from Cebu to Christchurch

The average temperature of Christchurch can somewhat vary. Depending on the humidity, the temperature is hot year-round with chances of rain. The hottest time to visit Christchurch is in January, February, and then December.

The weather in this month may reach up to 24°C and dropping below 10.4°C at night.

Main airports available in Cebu and Christchurch

Mactan-Cebu Airport - Mactan-Cebu Airport is located in Lapu-Lapu city. This airport is the second busiest international airport in the Philippines and also the world’s first international resort airport and is the main base of Cebu Pacific, Pan Pacific Airlines, and Royal Air Philippines. This airport handles flights to domestic and international destinations such as Dubai, EL Nido, Busan, Seoul, Singapore, Manila and many more. Some of the airlines that operate here are Emirates, EVA Air, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, to name a few. There are a lot of facilities at this airport such as restaurants, shops, ATMs, money changer and many more. To get to the city, travellers can choose between taxis, bus and car rentals services. MyBus operate the bus with an interval of 20 minutes between buses.

Christchurch International Airport – The Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is the main airport that serves Christchurch, New Zealand. Located 12 to the northwest of the city centre, this airport is New Zealand's first international airport and also the second busiest airport in New Zealand. Christchurch Airport consists of a single terminal which caters for both domestic and international flights from destinations such as Auckland, Hongkong, Singapore, Brisbane, Dubai and many more. Some of the airlines that operate here include Air New Zealand, Emirates, Fiji Airways and Virgin Australia. To get to the city centre, travellers can take the city bus or taxis.

Climate pattern in Cebu and Christchurch

It is best to visit during the warm season. The months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Christchurch are February, March, and then January. In comparison, it’s most likely to rain in March. If you would like to skip the crowd, we recommend that you avoid visiting in March, followed by July and June. It is better to visit in November as there is less crowd.

Highlights in Christchurch

• Botanic Garden – Take a stroll through these picturesque riverside garden and explore the beauty of various species of flora and fauna. Botanic Garden is magnificent year-round but for a more pleasant experience, do visit during the spring when the rhododendrons, azaleas and daffodil woodland are in bloom. Besides the flower garden, there is also a playground located adjacent to the Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, which also contains a cafe and a gift shop. You can take the guided tour for PHP 517.36 which depart at 1.30 pm from the gate near Canterbury Museum. Alternatively, you can take the Caterpillar electric shuttle.
• Christchurch Gondola – A visit to Christchurch won't be complete if you don't take a ride to the top of Mt Cavendish on this 862m cable car and witness the wonderful views over the city, Lyttelton, the Banks Peninsula and the Canterbury Plains. Once you’re at the top, you can visit the café and have a cup of tea while enjoying the beautiful view. For those who are travelling with children, there is a child-focused Time Tunnel ride, which recounts the history of the area.
• Christchurch Art Gallery – Despite being damaged during the earthquake, this gallery is reopened with a brighter and bolder presence. This gallery showcases a thought-provoking mix of local and international exhibitions. The exhibits range from the traditional to the astoundingly contemporary. You can join the free guided tours that take place at 11 am and 2 pm daily.