11 Dec 2021 | 06:50 AM UTC
Nicaragua: Flight services remain limited due to COVID-19 as of Dec. 10; international entry restrictions continue /update 18
Flight services to and from Nicaragua remain limited as of Dec. 10 due to COVID-19; international arrival protocols remain in place.
Event
Flights to and from Nicaragua remain limited as of Dec. 10 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Venezuelan-based airline Conviasa (V0) will resume two flights a week between Cuba and Nicaragua effective Dec. 15, while Aruba Airlines (AG) will have five flights between Cuba and Nicaragua through December, specifically between Havana and Managua Dec. 16, 23, and 30, and between Camaguey and Managua Dec. 18 and 25.
Avianca Airlines (AV), Copa Airlines (CM), and Aeromexico (AM) continue to operate a limited number of international flights each week. US-based carriers have continued to postpone their plans to renew flight operations in Nicaragua. American Airlines (AA) confirmed it will not restart flights until at least early March 2022, while United Airlines (UA) and Spirit Airlines (NK) have postponed plans to resume operations in the country in January 2022 until further notice.
Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (MGA) in Managua remains open; cargo and domestic flights continue to operate. Most travelers arriving in Nicaragua must present a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival; those arriving from most countries in Africa, Asia, and Oceania can present a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken up to 96 hours before arrival to enter the country. However, most airlines require submission of PCR test results for verification 24-36 hours prior to travel; specific time frames vary by airline. Authorities will ban nonresident foreign nationals showing symptoms of COVID-19 from entry; citizens and legal residents who show symptoms must self-quarantine.
Officially, the country's land borders and seaports remain open, and there are no significant restrictions on domestic movements and business operations. However, disruptions to travel at all ports of entry will likely persist despite borders remaining open. Heightened screening measures at land borders could cause some delays to cargo transportation and other cross-border travel. All measures are subject to amendment at short notice.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Plan for potential cross-border travel delays.
