UAE flights: No on-arrival Covid PCR tests for passengers landing in Abu Dhabi

UAE flights: No on-arrival Covid PCR tests for passengers landing in Abu Dhabi

They can still opt to take a test for Dh40 at the ‘Arrivals’ testing facility

Published: Mon 7 Mar 2022, 2:23 PM Last updated: Mon 7 Mar 2022, 2:49 PM

Good news for passengers flying to Abu Dhabi. Covid-vaccinated and unvaccinated passengers need not take a test after arriving at the Abu Dhabi International Airport.

They can opt to take a test at their own expense. It will cost Dh40 to take the test at the ‘Arrivals’ PCR facility, a spokesperson for Etihad Airlines told Khaleej Times.

This means travelling to Abu Dhabi is now a PCR test-free affair for vaccinated travellers. Previously, authorities had announced that pre-departure PCR tests are not required for fully vaccinated passengers.

“Guests who are not vaccinated travelling to Abu Dhabi must present a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of departure, or a Covid-19 recovery certificate with a QR code dated within 30 days of departure. Children younger than 16 are exempt,” the spokesperson added.

Travellers departing from or transiting through Abu Dhabi do not need a PCR test, unless it is a requirement at their end destination.

Terry Daly, executive director, Guest Experience, Brand and Marketing, Etihad Airways, said: “We warmly welcome this move by the UAE authorities to