Park and Fly: A Guide for Christchurch Airport Travellers

Early flights have a way of turning the night before into a scramble. Alarms at 3 am, a rushed drive and a bag you're not sure you zipped. There's a calmer way to do it: spend the night before close to the airport, and start your journey well rested.

Why stay the night before

A good night's sleep makes a big difference when you're facing a long travel day. Staying nearby also means you don't have to worry about traffic, weather or a long drive in the dark. You can arrive in the evening, unwind, and know the airport is close.

Seven minutes from the terminal

Belle Bonne Motel in Sockburn, Christchurch, is just 7 minutes from Christchurch Airport. That's close enough to enjoy a relaxed breakfast and still have plenty of time to get there. Our covered parking is useful too, if you're arriving by car and want somewhere sheltered to unload and repack.

Park and fly for direct bookers

If you're heading away for a few days or longer, ask us about our discounted park-and-fly when you book direct. It's one of the perks we reserve for guests who book with us directly. You can see the others on our book direct page.

A simple pre-flight checklist

• 🧳 Packing: pack the night before, and keep passports, tickets and chargers in one handy spot.
• 🍳 Breakfast: use your full kitchen to make a proper breakfast, or pack something for the road.
• 🔑 Check-in: check in online if your airline allows it, and agree on a departure time with your group.
• 🚗 Last look: do a quick sweep of the unit for phones, cables and anything left in drawers.

Our one- and two-bedroom units have room to spread out and repack, with free WiFi to check your flight status.

It's also a kind way to travel with family. Children go to bed in a proper bed rather than a car seat at dawn, and everyone can eat a calm breakfast around a table instead of grabbing something at the terminal. Our daily servicing and quiet, self-contained units make it easy to settle in and switch off for a few hours.

Arriving home after a long flight? You can plan in the same way on the way back, with a comfortable bed close to the airport if you land late and don't fancy a long drive.

Ready to plan? Book direct at bellebonnemotel.co.nz for the best rate. If you'd like to talk through your travel dates, call us on +64 3 348 8458 and we'll gladly help. Fancy exploring before you fly out? Have a look at our location guide.

The Belle Bonne team