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When to book, how festival travel works, and what to know before you fly home from New Zealand.

View from an aeroplane window of a wing above the clouds at sunrise

Travel tips · 6 min read · Updated 27 October 2026

Parent and Grandparent Visitor Visa NZ: bringing your parents from India, Nepal or Sri Lanka

Two New Zealand visitor visas are made for parents. Here’s how they compare, and how to plan your parents’ flights around them.

Gateway of India in Mumbai

India · 5 min read · Updated 27 October 2026

Cheap flights to India from NZ: how to pay less without the guesswork

The cheapest-looking fare to India isn’t always the cheapest trip. Here’s what moves the price, and how to compare like with like.

India Gate in Delhi

India · 4 min read · Updated 13 October 2026

OCI card for New Zealanders: what it is and how it works

A plain-language overview of the OCI card for New Zealanders of Indian origin, and why to apply only through the official portal.

Illustrative palm-fringed beach at sunrise in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka · 4 min read · Updated 13 October 2026

Sri Lanka visa for New Zealanders: how the ETA works and how to apply safely

What New Zealanders usually need before flying to Sri Lanka, and why the official immigration site is the only safe place to start.

Illustrative palm-fringed beach at sunrise in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka · 5 min read · Updated 13 October 2026

Best time to visit Sri Lanka from New Zealand

Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so the best time depends on where you are going. Here is how the seasons line up with New Zealand holidays.

India Gate in Delhi

India · 5 min read · Updated 13 October 2026

Best time to visit India from New Zealand

India has several climates at once, so the best month depends on where you are going. Here is how the seasons line up with New Zealand holidays.

Toy aeroplane resting on a passport beside a globe

Travel tips · 4 min read · Updated 13 October 2026

Singapore transit visa: do you need one on flights from New Zealand to South Asia?

Whether you need a visa to change planes in Singapore depends on your passport and what you do during the layover. Here is what to check.

Toy aeroplane resting on a passport beside a globe

Travel tips · 4 min read · Updated 13 October 2026

Children flying alone from New Zealand to Nepal, India or Sri Lanka: unaccompanied minor rules

Airline rules for children travelling alone differ, and flights from New Zealand to South Asia always connect. Here is what to check before you book.

Colourful prayer flags above a golden stupa in Nepal

Nepal · 4 min read · Updated 12 October 2026

Nepal visa for New Zealand passport holders: the basics

A plain-language guide to the Nepal tourist visa for New Zealand passport holders, and what to check before you buy your flights.

Colourful prayer flags above a golden stupa in Nepal

Nepal · 4 min read · Updated 12 October 2026

Dashain and Tihar flights from New Zealand: when to book

Dashain and Tihar flights fill early and the dates change every year. Here’s a simple plan for getting home without the stress.

Illustrative aerial view of an Indian city skyline at dusk

India · 4 min read · Updated 12 October 2026

Flying home for Diwali from New Zealand: when to book

Diwali and the December holidays are among the busiest times to fly from New Zealand to India. Here’s how to plan your trip and compare your options.

India Gate in Delhi

India · 4 min read · Updated 12 October 2026

India visa online for New Zealanders: how the e-Visa works

A plain-language overview of how New Zealanders usually apply for an India e-Visa, and why the official portal is the only place to start.

Prayer flags and a golden stupa under a blue sky in Kathmandu

Nepal · 4 min read · Updated 12 October 2026

Best time to book cheap flights to Nepal from New Zealand

Finding the right time to book can make a big difference to what you pay. Here’s when flights to Nepal are usually cheapest and busiest.

Toy aeroplane resting on a passport beside a globe

Travel tips · 4 min read · Updated 12 October 2026

How to find cheap plane tickets to Nepal without the online hassle

Online flight searches can be confusing, time-consuming and misleading. Here’s what to compare before you pay, and when a human helps.

Historic temples in a Nepali durbar square at dusk

Nepal · 3 min read · Updated 12 October 2026

Quick Trips partners with Koseli to bring affordable fares to Nepali families in New Zealand

Travelling home to Nepal is about family, culture and staying connected. Quick Trips and Koseli are working together to make that journey easier.

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