Q: Can I fly back to New Zealand from Sri Lanka?

Returning to New Zealand from Sri Lanka COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Sri Lanka must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to New Zealand. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Sri Lanka are not required to quarantine after entering New Zealand.

Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka is currently July ; with January being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Sri Lanka, you should look to book at least 43 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 2

Can I fly back to New Zealand from Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

Returning to New Zealand from Sri Lanka

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Sri Lanka must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to New Zealand.

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

Question 3

Can I fly to Sri Lanka from New Zealand right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from New Zealand to Sri Lanka

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

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 Sri Lanka.

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

Documents
Health Insurance - Travelers must pay for COVID-19 local travel insurance at USD $12 with coverage of USD $75,000 for up to 1 month.

Electronic Travel Authorization - The Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required for visa-exempt visitors entering Sri Lanka. It is an online application. If approved, you'll receive your eTA confirmation electronically. When you arrive in Sri Lanka, border crossing will ask for your passport and check their electronic records to ensure you have the proper visas. eTA is electronically linked to your passport and valid for up to 30 days. When you receive a new passport, you must apply for a new eTA.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka is currently July; with January being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Cheapest in	March	Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average price	$1,266	Average for return flights in May 2022
Return from	$1,468	From Auckland Intl to Colombo
One-way from	$811	One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Sri Lanka

Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2022

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