Christchurch Airport to the City: Bus 29, Shuttle and Car

Christchurch Airport is about 14 km from our motel. The easiest way in is the Route 29 bus: it stops a 1-minute walk from our door, takes about 30 minutes, and costs $3 with a bank card.

By bus: Route 29

Where to catch it: at the northern end of the International Arrivals hall, next to the Novotel. The walk from baggage claim is mostly under cover.
How often: about every 30 minutes for most of the day, from early in the morning until about 10pm or later.
How long: about 30 minutes to the city.
Where to get off for the motel: the stop on Salisbury Street near Gracefield Avenue. We are around the corner, a 1-minute walk.

Check exact times on the Route 29 timetable before you travel.

Fares

These are Metro's fares when we checked in November 2026:

Adult: $3 with a contactless bank card, phone or watch, or a Motu Move card. $4 in cash.
Child (5 to 18): $1.50 with a Motu Move card, or $2 in cash.
Under 5: free.

Tap your card when you get on. Transfers to another bus are free within 2 hours. If you pay cash, please do not use notes of $20 or more. Metrocards stop working from 23 November 2026. See Metro fares.

The bus stops near the motel

Map of the two Route 29 bus stops near ASURE Centrepoint Motel: Salisbury Street near Gracefield Avenue, a 1-minute walk, for buses from the airport, and Kilmore Street by the Town Hall, a 6-minute walk, for buses to the airport — Bus 29 from the airport stops on Salisbury Street, and Bus 29 to the airport leaves from Kilmore Street by the Town Hall. Tap the map to see it bigger. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

From the airport: get off on Salisbury Street near Gracefield Avenue, a 1-minute walk from the motel.
To the airport: catch Route 29 on Kilmore Street by the Town Hall, a 6-minute walk. Check that the bus says Airport.

By shuttle

Reception can book a SuperShuttle for you, about $40 to or from the airport. SuperShuttle sets the price, so ask us for the current price.

By car or taxi

The drive is about 14 km and takes 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic. Parking at the motel is free, one space per room.

Other airport buses

Route 3: the Airport to Sumner bus, through the city to the Bus Interchange. Only some Route 3 buses go into the airport, so check that the sign on the bus says Airport.
Route 8: between the airport, the city and Lyttelton, about every 15 minutes on weekdays.

Questions

How do I get from Christchurch Airport to the city?

Take the Route 29 bus from outside International Arrivals. It runs about every 30 minutes and takes about 30 minutes. For our motel, get off on Salisbury Street near Gracefield Avenue.

How much is the bus from Christchurch Airport?

$3 for an adult with a contactless bank card, phone or Motu Move card, or $4 in cash. Children aged 5 to 18 pay $1.50 with a Motu Move card, and under 5s travel free.

Can I pay for the airport bus with a bank card?

Yes. Tap a contactless debit or credit card, phone or watch when you get on.

Which bus stop is closest to ASURE Centrepoint Motel?

From the airport, Salisbury Street near Gracefield Avenue, a 1-minute walk. To the airport, Kilmore Street by the Town Hall, a 6-minute walk.