Flights to Christmas Island
Christmas Island has only one airport serving scheduled passenger flights, which is Christmas Island Airport — also known as Christmas Island Airport. It handles a total of 9 flights in April from 3 airports in 2 countries, all operated by Qantas. Flights to Christmas Island are only possible in Economy Class.
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Destinations in Christmas Island Airlines flying to Christmas Island Best time to visit Christmas Island Countries with direct flights All direct flights International flights Popular routes Routes with a stopover FAQFlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Christmas Island. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Christmas Island.
If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with Oneworld. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.
Destinations in Christmas Island
Explore Christmas Island!
The only way to fly into Christmas Island is through its single airport: Christmas Island. For more information about flights to this airport scroll down this page or follow the link below.
Airlines flying to Christmas Island
While preparing for your trip to Christmas Island, be aware that your airline options are limited, as Qantas is the only airline that operates direct flights to Christmas Island.
What is the best time to visit Christmas Island?
In Christmas Island, there's just one destination with a tropical climate, as highlighted here, making it easy to choose the best time for your visit.
🌴 Tropical destinations
The tropical spots in Christmas Island are famous for their consistently warm temperatures, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year, along with high humidity and rainfall, especially in rainforest and monsoon areas.
Because Christmas Island is located South of the equator, the dry season is from May to October. Therefore, this period is best for visiting tropical destinations. During these months it is mainly dry, while in the wet season it can rain for days. Temperatures are high throughout the year as is the humidity. Currently you can fly directly to one tropical destination.
🌐 South of the equator
Countries with direct flights to Christmas Island
From which countries can you fly non-stop?
You can fly non-stop to Christmas Island from two countries, both can be found below, including the number of airports with direct flights:
Airports with direct flights to Christmas Island
This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Christmas Island. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 3 airports across 2 countries and 1 continents offer direct flights to the single airport in Christmas Island.
International flights from Oceania to Christmas Island
There are 3 cities spread across 2 countries in Oceania that offer international flights to Christmas Island. These direct flights arrive at Christmas Island Airport, the only international airport in Christmas Island.
Qantas is the only airline operating international routes to Christmas Island.
In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:
Flights from Australia to Christmas Island
From Australia you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at the only destination in Christmas Island: Christmas Island. In total there are 2 direct routes from Australia, operated by Qantas.
Australia to Christmas Island with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 30 airports in Australia offer flights to Christmas Island Airport with a single stop:
Flights from Cocos (Keeling) Islands to Christmas Island
From Cocos (Keeling) Islands you can fly non-stop from Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Christmas Island: Christmas Island. This is the only non-stop flight route from Cocos (Keeling) Islands to Christmas Island, operated by Qantas.
Most popular routes to Christmas Island
Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Christmas Island, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.
Popular routes to Christmas Island with a stopover
If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Christmas Island, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.
Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.
To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Christmas Island!
Frequently Asked Questions — FAQ
What is the best time to visit Christmas Island?
The best time to visit Christmas Island is during the dry season, from May to October, as you will see here:
- May (1 destinations)
- June (1 destinations)
- July (1 destinations)
- August (1 destinations)
- September (1 destinations)
- October (1 destinations)
What are the most popular destinations in Christmas Island?
The only airport to fly to in Christmas Island is Christmas Island Airport, also known as Christmas Island Airport.
Which alliances are flying to Christmas Island?
Only Oneworld operates flights to Christmas Island.
Which airlines operate direct flights to Christmas Island?
Qantas is the only airline that has flights to Christmas Island.
Which low-cost airlines fly to Christmas Island?
There are no low-cost carriers that operate flights to Christmas Island at the moment.
Which countries offer direct flights to Christmas Island?
There are 2 countries that offer direct flights to Christmas Island, which are:
- Australia
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Which countries have the best direct connections to Christmas Island?
Australia has the best direct connection to fly to Christmas Island.
What are the best intercontinental hubs for flights to Christmas Island?
The most popular intercontinental airport for flights to Christmas Island is:
- Perth (PER)
From which continents can you fly non-stop to Christmas Island?
You can fly from Oceania only at the moment.
Are there Business Class flights to Christmas Island?
No, you cannot fly to Christmas Island in Business Class at the moment.
Are there First Class flights to Christmas Island?
No, you cannot fly to Christmas Island in First Class.
What is the longest flight to Christmas Island?
The longest direct flight is from Perth, Australia (PER) to Christmas Island (XCH). This flight takes 4 hours and covers a distance of 1,622 miles (2,610 km). Other interesting long-haul flights to Christmas Island include:
- AU - Perth to Christmas Island 1,622 miles
- AU - Port Hedland to Christmas Island 1,099 miles
- CC - Cocos (Keeling) Islands to Christmas Island 611 miles
How many airports are there in Christmas Island?
There is only 1 airport that handles scheduled passenger flights, which is Christmas Island Airport.
What are the best airports for flights to Christmas Island?
Top airports for direct flights to Christmas Island include:
- Perth (PER)
- Port Hedland (PHE)
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CCK)
What are the best international airports in Oceania for flights to Christmas Island?
The most popular airport in Oceania for a direct flight to Christmas Island is:
- Port Hedland (PHE)
Do all airports in Christmas Island operate year-round?
Christmas Island Airport, the only airport of Christmas Island operates all year round.
What are the most popular flights to Christmas Island?
Which airports in Christmas Island offer domestic flights only?
As Christmas Island has only one airport, domestic air travel is not possible. There are no domestic flights.
