COVID-19

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You must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result before every Etihad Airways flight. For most 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.

Read more at etihad.com/destinationguide. Always check the requirements at both your departure and arrival city by selecting the ‘Flying to’ and ‘Flying from’ tabs.

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.

You’ll find more information at etihad.com/destinationguide.

Yes. We’re conducting COVID-19 rapid testing in Abu Dhabi airport. Tests cost USD 50 (subject to exchange rate) and you will need to pay for your test when you check-in.

You’ll find more information at etihad.com/destinationguide.

No, you must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result before every Etihad Airways flight.

Find out when to take your test at etihad.com/destinationguide.

You can take your COVID-19 PCR test at any accredited medical facility.

If you are travelling to China, you must take your test at one of the G42 clinics listed below:

• G42 Biogenix lab, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi
• Al Hoson One Day Surgery Center, Corniche, Abu Dhabi

Tests from other medical facilities will not be accepted. Call 052 688 4846 to book. 

No, you will not be required to quarantine if you’re travelling straight to Dubai. You are permitted to travel to Dubai or any northern emirate by Etihad Chauffeur or Etihad Coach only.

If you are travelling to Abu Dhabi airport from Dubai, you can use any form of transport. You must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result valid within 48 hours to enter Abu Dhabi from Dubai.

We’ll always do our best to make sure that you are seated with your family. The best way to guarantee the seats you’d like is to book them in advance.

Read more about our seat choices

You’ll always find the most up to date travel information – including testing and quarantine requirements – at etihad.com/destinationguide.

Use the ‘Flying to’ and ‘Flying from’ tabs to check the regulations at both your city of departure and arrival.  

Yes! We’re proud to be the first airline in the world to vaccinate all pilots and cabin crew on board against COVID-19. It’s just one of the ways we’re keeping you protected with Etihad Wellness.

Etihad Wellness

To keep everyone protected on board, you must have a COVID-19 PCR test before every Etihad Airways flight.

Whether you are required to quarantine will depend on where you are flying to and your travel history.

You’ll find more information at etihad.com/destinationguide.

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.

We’re making it simpler to travel on short breaks and business trips with Etihad Airways.

For trips less than 72 hours, valid PCR tests taken in the UAE can now be used for return journeys too. That means there’s no need to take another PCR test before flying back to Abu Dhabi.

• The PCR certificate must be issued in the UAE
  
• The certificate will be valid for 72 hours from the time of the result

Always check the latest travel regulations for your final destination before you fly.

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