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You must take a PCR test to travel with Etihad Airways even if the country you are travelling to does not require one.
To make sure you stay safe when you travel, it’s really important that you read these guidelines before you fly. Remember to check the regulations at both your departure and arrival destination.
To keep everyone protected on board, you must wear a face mask and present a negative COVID-19 PCR test before every Etihad Airways flight.
To keep everyone protected on board, you must have a COVID-19 PCR test before every Etihad Airways flight.
If you’re flying to Abu Dhabi as your final destination, take your test 48 hours before your flight departure time. Some exemptions apply.
For all other destinations, your test must be carried out 48 or 72 hours ahead of your flight departure time. This will depend on where you’re flying to or from and your transit time.
Check the latest travel requirements for more information.
You must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result before every Etihad Airways flight, even if you’re just transiting.
That depends on where you’re flying to. In a lot of cases, children up to a certain age will be required to have a test before they fly.
No, you must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result before every Etihad Airways flight.
Check the latest travel requirements to find out where and when to take a test.
We accept RT-PCR and NAAT PCR tests. Remember, you must present a negative PCR test result before every Etihad Airways flight, even if this is not a country requirement in your final destination.
You can pay to print personal documents, like your PCR test result, at selected airports. Please note that printing facilities are not available at every airport.
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