Christchurch to get more international flights this summer

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Cantabrians will have more connections to the world this summer, as Singapore Airlines boosts its flights from Christchurch.

The airline will add another four flights between Christchurch and Singapore each week from November 24, 2025 until February 12, 2026.

It adds more than 23,000 extra seats across the peak summer season, driven by continued demand from South Island travellers and international visitors. Last summer, the airline added three further services a week.

The expanded service will operate in addition to the year-round daily flights, boosting the total up to 11 weekly return services. That means there will be up to 5500 seats available each week between Christchurch and Changi airports.

Justin Watson, Christchurch Airport chief executive, said the airport’s partnership with Singapore Airlines was “one of the most enduring in New Zealand aviation”.

“Their commitment to Christchurch reflects the strength of this route and the loyalty of South Island travellers who have trusted it for so many years. Together, we’ve built something special, and these extra flights are a sign of just how strong that connection remains.”

Alongside the extra seats, there will be 64 additional tonnes of outbound freight capacity.

Christchurch Airport’s general manager of aeronautical development, Gordon Bevan, said the Christchurch-Singapore service has always punched well above its weight.

“It’s a lifeline for our exporters, a magnet for high-value visitors, and the go-to launch pad for Kiwis heading off to Asia or Europe.

“Adding more flights just takes it up a gear, more choice, more impact, and even more reasons to love what this route brings to our city and region.”