Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Island to Ballina as you normally would.
If you book a flight to Ballina from South Island, you will be flying to Ballina Byron, which is the city’s only airport. Ballina Byron (BNK) is located 3.1 km from the centre of Ballina.
Information is based on travel restrictions from South Island to Ballina Byron
Most visitors from South Island will not be allowed to enter Ballina Byron.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Island must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Ballina Byron.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Island are not required to quarantine after entering Ballina Byron.
Documents
Travel Authorization Form - Travelers who are not in an exempt category may request an individual exemption to Australia's travel restrictions using this form.
Returning to South Island from Ballina Byron
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Ballina Byron are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering South Island.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Ballina Byron are not required to quarantine after entering South Island.