Red Bus

City Flyer - via Fendalton and Merivale

 

The Red Bus City Flyers provide a convenient, economical and environmentally friendly way to travel between Christchurch International Airport and the central city.

Timetable

The City Flyers are Christchurch’s public transport to and from the airport. Services alternate between two routes:

• via Fendalton (No. 29) Starts at The Square travelling via the Bus Xchange, Hagley Park, Mona Vale,  Fendalton, and through Burnside to the airport.
• via Merivale (No.10). Starts in Cashmere, then passes through the Bus Xchange, The Square, Merivale, Papanui and Bishopdale to the airport.

Both services call into the International Antarctic Centre on their way back.

A City Flyer leaves the Airport for the City every 15 minutes in peak times and the journey whether via Fendalton (No. 29) or Merivale (No.10) takes approximately 30 minutes from the city to the airport.

 

   

Airport Timetable Adobe Acrobat Document: 324 KB, 47 seconds @ 56kbps

 

For more detailed timetable information go to www.metroinfo.org.nz timetables 10 and 29.

  
Fares

Adult fares are $7.50 one way or just $13 return. Child fares are $4.50 one way or $7.50 return. You can purchase a return fare for use anytime within a month of purchase.  Locals with a Metro Card pay the zone one fare.

City Flyer buses are roomy 52 seater vehicles which have a super low floor and are wheelchair accessible. The buses are a comfortable way to travel with air conditioning and plenty of space for luggage storage. They are also kind to the environment as they have low emission Euro III engines.