international travel

Europe calling! Tourists rejoice as Italy, Greece relax Covid-19 restrictions

Italy and Greece relaxed some COVID-19 restrictions on Sunday before Europe's peak summer tourist season. 

May 02, 2022, 12:48 PM IST

San Francisco International Airport reopens Yoga rooms after 2-years due to Covid-19

The Yoga rooms of the San Francisco International Airport were closed at the time of the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and have reopened after a break of two years, following the ease in Covid-19 restrictions.

Apr 06, 2022, 21:00 PM IST

Dubai International airport to shut one runway for 45 days from May, know why

“The shutdown of the northern runway as part of a project to upgrade the airfield to ensure safety and efficient operations, will begin on May 9 and last until June 22,” the airport said.

Mar 23, 2022, 18:02 PM IST

Travelling to India from abroad? Here are the latest guidelines for international arrivals

Every passenger will have to go through a thermal screening, and those from "at-risk" countries will have to take a Covid test upon arrival.

Jan 27, 2022, 12:01 PM IST

Good news for travellers! Two shots of Sputnik V accepted for international travel to Australia

"Today, the TGA determined that an additional COVID-19 vaccine, the two-dose course of the Gamaleya Institute vaccine (Sputnik V, Russian Federation) would be `recognized` for the purpose of establishing a traveller`s vaccination status," the TGA said in a statement.

Jan 17, 2022, 12:11 PM IST

Passengers unable to board flights despite negative RT-PCR, plea in HC to scrap self-declaration form

The petition, gave instances of various passengers who were not able to board the flight from abroad despite having tickets and negative RTPCR test reports as they were unable to fill their forms on smartphones.

Nov 26, 2021, 11:38 AM IST

Indians can now fly to Singapore under vaccinated travel lane, six daily flights announced from November 29

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said that it had reached an agreement with India's Ministry of Civil Aviation on the resumption of scheduled commercial passenger flights between the two countries.

Nov 22, 2021, 12:46 PM IST

Good news for international travellers, govt updates Covid-19 guidelines - Check here

The latest guidelines issued by India's Health Ministry, further state that if the child found symptomatic for Covid-19 on arrival or during the home quarantine period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol. 

Nov 12, 2021, 10:24 AM IST

Kabul airport now ready for international flights, says Taliban spokesman

The Kabul airport is now fully operational for international flights and all airliners can resume services, a spokesman of the Taliban`s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.

Sep 27, 2021, 09:42 AM IST

Italy recognises Covishield, vaccinated Indians can now get Green Pass

The Embassy of India in Italy said, "As an outcome of G20Health Ministers` meeting btw Hon`ble @mansukhmandviya& Italian Health Minister @robersperanza coupled with @MEAIndia persistent efforts @MinisteroSalute recognises India`s Covishield. Indian vaccine CardHolders are now eligible for GreenPass @SerumInstIndia."

Sep 25, 2021, 14:04 PM IST

India, Bangladesh flights to resume from today as part of the air bubble arrangement

"Passengers travelling from Bangladesh to India shall be mandatorily subjected to self-paid confirmatory molecular tests on arrival at the Indian airports concerned (port of entry)," MoCA Said.

Sep 03, 2021, 07:22 AM IST

COVID-19: India extends ban on scheduled international flights till September 30

"The competent authority has further extended the validity of the circular issued on the subject cited above regarding Scheduled International commercial passenger service to/from India till 2359 hrs IST of 30th September 2021," stated the DGCA circular. 

Aug 29, 2021, 13:53 PM IST

India urges foreign governments to ease travel restrictions for Indians as COVID-19 situation improves

"With the improvement in the Covid situation in India, we have been taking up with foreign countries the issue of easing travel restrictions for Indians. We believe that this is an important element towards economic recovery," said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson.

Jul 23, 2021, 07:23 AM IST

COVID-19: Canada may allow fully vaccinated travellers by early September, says PM Trudeau

Justin Trudeau made the remarks in a call with Canadian provincial leaders, according to a readout of the call released by his office.

Jul 16, 2021, 09:09 AM IST

UAE bans citizens from travelling to India, Pakistan, other countries in view of COVID-19

UAE's Foreign Ministry and the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority have announced a travel ban on its citizens to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Congo, Uganda, South Africa and other countries.

Jul 02, 2021, 07:34 AM IST

International travel of over 20 lakh facilitated since May 6, asserts Centre

Hardeep Singh Puri said that under the Vande Bharat Mission, 17,11,128 people have travelled back to India and 2,97,536 people have travelled out of India.

Oct 08, 2020, 23:23 PM IST

England to relax quarantine rules for around 50 countries, says minister

Under the existing rules, travellers must self-isolate for 14 days on entering the country.

Jul 03, 2020, 12:12 PM IST

Travel tips for your first trip abroad

It could also be a bit unnerving, though. If you are planning to travel abroad for the first time and are somewhat apprehensive, then relax!

Mar 19, 2017, 14:32 PM IST

Have long transit time? TOP hacks to kill time wisely!

International travelling calls for a transit time that simply goes in roaming around at the airport but using those long hours wisely can help one make some fond memories. Catch up on some exercise or dig into local food items to kill time.

Feb 04, 2017, 11:45 AM IST

SpiceJet offers heavily discounted fares starting at Rs 3,111 for international flights

In a agood news for air passengers, budget carrier SpiceJet on Monday announced heavily discounted air fares for its international fares for a limited period of time.

Dec 19, 2016, 20:56 PM IST