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Air New Zealand announces plans to bring back flights from Christchurch to Singapore, Tokyo, and Perth later this year
May 21st 2026
Air New Zealand (Air NZ) announced plans to bring back the three new non-stop international routes from Christchurch to Singapore, Tokyo (Narita), and Perth later this year, operated by Boeing 787 aircraft returning to service after being grounded due to global engine maintenance issues, and new 787 aircraft entering the fleet. Read More » The first Christchurch-Singapore service will depart on October 28, followed by Christchurch-Narita on November 28, and Christchurch-Perth on November 30, 2026. “The three new routes are a deliberate step to reconnect Christchurch directly to major global hubs in Asia, strengthen links into Australia, and change how the South Island connects to the world, including where visitors arrive and how they move through the country. It reflects the strength of our partnership with Christchurch Airport and the work that’s gone into building this together,” said Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar. With aircraft returning to service, we’re now in the fantastic position of being able to grow again, and we are delighted this is going to happen in the South Island,” he added. The StarAlliance member carrier previously flew on the Christchurch-Singapore route in 2020, on the Christchurch-Tokyo Narita route in 2015, and on the Christchurch-Perth route in 2019.
