Q: Can I fly back to New Zealand from Colombo?

Returning to New Zealand from Colombo COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Colombo are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering New Zealand. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Colombo are not required to quarantine after entering New Zealand. Find deals

Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,357. Etihad Airways flights start at $1,377 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $2,145 one-way. Find deals

Question 2

Can I fly to Colombo from New Zealand right now?

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Information is based on travel restrictions from New Zealand to Colombo

Most visitors from New Zealand need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Colombo.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from New Zealand must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 48 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Colombo.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from New Zealand are not required to quarantine after entering Colombo.

Documents
Health Insurance - Travelers should have the mandatory COVID 19 Insurance of 12 USD with one month cover of 75,000 USD, regardless of vaccination status.

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Question 3

Can I fly back to New Zealand from Colombo?

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Returning to New Zealand from Colombo

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Colombo are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering New Zealand.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Colombo are not required to quarantine after entering New Zealand.

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Question 4

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Consider Air China, China Southern or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Find deals

Question 5

What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Most travellers choose Auckland Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, Christchurch - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl or Hamilton - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl when deciding on the best route from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 6

What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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While on average a flight from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is generally $1,526, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $847. When looking at the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), you can expect to pay $1,653 for that flight.

Question 7

Can I find flights from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,700 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,636, but on average you can expect to pay $1,841.

Question 8

Are there last-minute flights available from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,900?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport within the next 7 days for less than $1,900.

Question 9

Which airlines flying from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

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Some of our airline partners flying from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Qantas Airways are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Singapore Airlines with this kind of flexibility.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Find a great deal and save up to 69% by booking at least 61 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $2,817.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from New Zealand. Prices for September average $2,050 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,556. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a September flight can save you 19% on your journey compared to booking in August

Question 12

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (NZ - CMB)?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Thai Airways	Cheapest$644	Average$1,333	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	COVID-19 safety	Search Thai Airways flights
China Southern	Cheapest$948	Average$1,414	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	COVID-19 safety	Search China Southern flights
Air China	Cheapest$970	Average$1,107	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	COVID-19 safety	Search Air China flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,004	Average$1,144	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	COVID-19 safety	Search Virgin Australia flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$1,214	Average$1,685	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	COVID-19 safety	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,251	Average$1,827	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	COVID-19 safety	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,254	Average$2,006	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	COVID-19 safety	Search Air New Zealand flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,265	Average$1,410	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	COVID-19 safety	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,304	Average$1,813	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	COVID-19 safety	Search Singapore Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$1,407	Average$1,798	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	COVID-19 safety	Search China Eastern flights

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Which airlines flying from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Can I find flights from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,700 on Cheapflights?

Are there last-minute flights available from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,900?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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