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Nearest Airport to Ashburton: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ashburton is Timaru Airport (TIU), about 60 km (38 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), 79 km away.

Closest airport TIU Timaru Airport 60 km · 38 mi · ~1 h 05 min by car

Closest international CHC Christchurch International Airport 79 km · 49 mi · ~1 h 25 min by car

Airports near Ashburton

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Timaru Airport New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand
TIU 60 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
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Christchurch International Airport Christchurch, New Zealand · International Airports in New Zealand Meet & Greet →
CHC 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
3
Glentanner Airport Glentanner Station, New Zealand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in New Zealand
GTN 128 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
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Mount Cook Airport New Zealand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in New Zealand
MON 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
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Oamaru Airport New Zealand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in New Zealand
OAM 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 19 min
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Pukaki Airport Twitzel, New Zealand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in New Zealand
TWZ 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 24 min
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Hokitika Airfield New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand
HKK 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
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Wanaka Airport Wanaka, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand
WKA 218 km135 mi · ~3 h 53 min
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Alexandra Aerodrome Alexandra, New Zealand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in New Zealand
ALR 237 km147 mi · ~4 h 14 min
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Westport Airport Westport, New Zealand · Regional Airports in New Zealand
WSZ 241 km150 mi · ~4 h 18 min

Small airfields nearby

Ashburton Airport · NZAS5.4 km
Anama airstrip · NZAN29 km
Rangitata Island Airport33 km
Pudding Hill Aerodrome37 km
Dunsandel41 km
Mount Hutt Station Airstrip42 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Ashburton; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ashburton?

The nearest airport to Ashburton is Timaru Airport (TIU), about 60 km (38 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), 79 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Ashburton?

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is 79 km from Ashburton in a straight line — roughly 1 h 25 min by car.

What other airports are near Ashburton?

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) — 79 km, Glentanner Airport (GTN) — 128 km and Mount Cook Airport (MON) — 129 km.

How long does it take to get from Ashburton to Timaru Airport?

About 1 h 05 min by car for the 60 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.