<div id="readability-page-1"><div><figure><div><div><p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/s6kmaqKsyQ26sbeVe9QLjA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/aa6ec01f788551a5a401f18895424f01?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1241" height="827" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/s6kmaqKsyQ26sbeVe9QLjA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/straits_times_442/aa6ec01f788551a5a401f18895424f01"/></p></div></div><p></p><figcaption>The airliner has also announced new non-stop routes from Christchurch to Tokyo and Perth.</figcaption><p></p></figure><p>SINGAPORE – Singaporeans travelling to the South Island of New Zealand can fly non-stop to Christchurch on Air New Zealand from Oct 28, the airline announced on May 20.</p><p>Flights are now on sale for the new service, which will operate three days a week.</p><p>More than 34,000 seats will be available on the route during the northern winter season. The flights – which take around 10 hours – will be operated by the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.</p><p>The new route complements Air New Zealand’s existing Auckland-Singapore route and is part of a broader capacity increase over the peak season that will be announced in late May, said the carrier.</p><p>From Oct 28 until Nov 27, these flights will be available (all in local times):</p><ul><li>Singapore to Christchurch: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, departing at 12.40am, arriving at 3.35pm</li><li>Christchurch to Singapore: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, departing at 5.20pm, arriving at 10.55pm</li></ul><p>From Nov 30 until March 26, 2027, these are the flights available (in local times):</p><ul><li>Singapore to Christchurch: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, departing at 12.40am, arriving at 3.35pm</li><li>Christchurch to Singapore: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, departing at 5.20pm, arriving at 10.55pm</li></ul><p>The airline also announced new non-stop routes from Christchurch to Tokyo and Perth.</p><p>Air New Zealand said the increased capacity will provide greater access for travellers connecting from Britain, Europe, India and South-east Asia through Singapore and on to New Zealand.</p><p>Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction</p><p>Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here</p></div></div>

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<p>Air New Zealand will launch new direct flights from Singapore to Christchurch starting October 28, operating three times a week. The service will use retrofitted Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, offering over 34,000 seats during the northern winter season. Additionally, new non-stop routes from Christchurch to Tokyo and Perth have been announced, enhancing connectivity for travelers from various regions.</p>

Air New Zealand launches new direct flights between Singapore and Christchurch