Although vaccines and boosters are being rolled out across the world, it is possible that you will need to present a negative Covid-19 test should you wish to travel for work or leisure. Note that some countries do not require a test for entry – see:
Where can I travel without a Covid-19 test?
There are various tests on offer which range in price and accuracy. See our feature ‘Which Covid-19 tests allow you to travel’ for more details.
Some airlines offer discounts on tests when you book a reservation with them. Here we round up the various offers available. We will keep this page regularly updated with the latest news.
Note that some airlines also have deals with airport testing centres – see our feature ‘Which airports are offering Covid-19 tests’ for further information.
The airline has partnered with several providers. See this page on its website for more information
Qured provides portable rapid antigen test kits which use a diagnostic lateral flow device (LFD) to detect a protein found inside the virus. The kits are self-administered with a supervised video call for guidance.
Customers can use the kits to travel to foreign destinations that accept antigen tests. The results are available within 20 minutes of collecting the sample. See our review of the service with AA’s joint business and Oneworld partner British Airways here.
How much does it cost?
Use promo code AATRAVEL10 at the checkout to receive a 10 per cent discount. The test will cost £26.
The airline has partnered with various home testing providers for travellers needing a Covid-19 test for flights departing from the UK.
This list has been updated so many times in response to changing government guidelines that you should check the page on British Airways’ website
You can find it at Covid-19 tests
How much does it cost?
We have reviewed three different services from Qured.
The low cost carrier has a page with discount codes.
You’ll find that page at its Covid-19 Travel Hub
How much does it cost?
Randox: Use code Easyjet2021. Pre-departure PCR £30 (in-clinic), £43 (home test); Day 2 PCR £43; Day 2 lateral flow £17.50
Collinson: Use code EASY20OFF and EASY20 for supervised antigen tests. Pre-departure PCR £55.20; Rapid PCR £66; lateral flow £32; Day 2 antigen £19.60 (£32 supervised); Day 2 PCR £55.20
The carrier has a page outlining its offers, including airport testing partnerships. You can find that here:
The carrier also partnered with Finnish healthcare service company Pihlajalinna and Terveystalo with customers getting discounted prices.
How much does it cost?
The carrier is offering preferential rates on tests for UK customers via five providers: Melio UK, Express Test, Medicspot, Randox and Halo. Customers are directed to the services via Iberia’s website.
How much does it cost?
Express Test: £60-99 depending on the airport
Medicspot: enter discount code IBERIA. Pre-departure PCR £75; Antigen/Day 2 lateral flow £17
Randox: enter discount code IBERIA. Pre-departure PCR £50 (in-clinic), £43 (home test); lateral flow £17.50
Halo: enter discount code IBERIA. PCR £74.76; Lateral flow £25
The airline has partnered with Randox and Express Test to offer discounted tests.
How much does it cost?
Randox: Use the code MALAYSIA2021. Pre-departure PCR £43; Antigen/Day 2 lateral flow £17.50
The carrier has partnered with Randox to offer discounts.
Randox provides home test kits which can be delivered by mail and dropped off at a large number of points across the country.
How much does it cost?
Enter the discount code FLYRYANAIR
Pre-departure PCR £43; antigen/Day 2 lateral flow £17.50
Singapore Airlines has arranged a discount with Collinson.
Enter discount code SIA20OFF
Pre-departure PCR £55.20; Rapid PCR £66; lateral flow £32; Day 2 antigen £19.60 (£32 supervised); Day 2 PCR £55.20
The UK tour operator has secured discounted PCR and antigen Covid-19 tests from Chronomics, Randox, Express Test, Klarity, Screen4.
See its testing page here: Covid-19 testing
How much does it cost?
Chronomics: requires a package holiday booking and confirmation number. Antigen/lateral flow £15
Screen4: Antigen/lateral flow £18 (£23 in-clinic); PCR £45 (£60 in-clinic)
Randox: use discount code TUI2021. Antigen/lateral flow £14.50 click and collect (£17.50 home delivery; £30 in-clinic); PCR £34.99 click and collect (£43 home delivery; £50 in-clinic)
Express Test: use discount code TUI22. PCR £56.64 in-clinic.
Virgin Atlantic has partnered with UK health firm Prenetics to offer at-home tests and packages based on the UK’s new traffic light system.
A dedicated microsite helps customers navigate the testing requirements required for their destination.
Customers can use the filter on the website to select the country they are travelling to and choose whether it’s a one-way or return trip. The site will then show the specific tests required for travel and will present the most suitable test bundle.
The testing packages are based on the current requirements, and will be subject to regular review.
Note that some countries will accept self-tests but other will only accept tests performed by a medical clinician.
How much does it cost?
Pre-departure antigen/Day 2 lateral flow £17 (£27 for supervised video); PCR £55 (£69 in-clinic)
The low cost carrier has secured discounted PCR Covid-19 tests from Randox. The airline is offering both home PCR kits and in-clinic appointments with the testing provider.
How much does it cost?
Enter the code WIZZ90. Pre-departure PCR £45; antigen/lateral flow £17.50.
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