Q: Can I fly back to India from Sri Lanka?

Returning to India from Sri Lanka COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Sri Lanka must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to India. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Sri Lanka are not required to quarantine after entering India.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Sri Lanka . Flying to Sri Lanka in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights to Sri Lanka is 29 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 2

Can I fly back to India from Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

Returning to India from Sri Lanka

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Sri Lanka must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to India.

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

Question 3

Can I fly to Sri Lanka from India right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from India to Sri Lanka

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

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from India 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 India 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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Sri Lanka. Flying to Sri Lanka in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Cheapest in	August	Best time to find cheap flights, 0% potential price drop
Average price	₹ 18,432	Average for return flights in May 2022
Return from	₹ 16,496	From New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Colombo
One-way from	₹ 7,900	One-way flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) to Sri Lanka

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