kabarsula Air New Zealand adds Christchurch–Bali flights, makes Singapore route year-round bandar SLOT INDONESIA

Air New Zealand will launch non-stop flights between Christchurch and Bali next winter and has confirmed its new Christchurch–Singapore service will run year-round.

The Bali service to Denpasar is expected to operate three times a week over winter 2027, through to the end of August. Bookings are expected to open later this year.

“Bali has long been a favourite holiday spot for Kiwi, and we know how appealing a bit of sunshine is in the middle of a South Island winter,” Air New Zealand chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar said. “Being able to fly direct from Christchurch means customers can spend less time connecting through other airports and more time enjoying their holiday.”

The Singapore announcement comes just after the airline’s first non-stop service departed Christchurch, marking the return of wide-body flying between the two cities for the first time in six years. The route was originally planned as a seasonal service.

“Christchurch is an important part of Air New Zealand’s future, and these new routes reflect the confidence we have here and the opportunities ahead for the South Island,” Ravishankar said. “The South Island has enormous potential, and better international connections help unlock that.”

The year-round service also builds on Air New Zealand’s long-standing alliance with Singapore Airlines, which provides customers with greater choice and connectivity through Singapore’s Changi Airport.

The announcements form part of Air New Zealand’s international expansion from Christchurch, with new seasonal non-stop services to Tokyo Narita and Perth also set to begin in November.

Both new routes are subject to regulatory and airport approvals.