UAE flights: No PCR test for vaccinated travellers to Abu Dhabi, announces Etihad

UAE flights: No PCR test for vaccinated travellers to Abu Dhabi, announces Etihad

A few other categories of passengers are also exempt from this rule

By Web Desk Published: Sat 26 Feb 2022, 5:37 PM Last updated: Sat 26 Feb 2022, 5:41 PM

Etihad Airways has announced that vaccinated travellers need not take a PCR test to fly to Abu Dhabi.

According to a tweet those who have a Covid-19 recovery certificate or are under 16 years old do not need to undergo testing either.

Passengers only need to take the free Covid test upon arrival at Abu Dhabi Airport.

No testing or vaccination is required for those passengers transiting through the UAE unless required by the final destination.

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