It’s really important that you follow the travel regulations that are in place around the world. This will help to keep you protected and limit the spread of COVID-19, and make sure that your travel plans are not disrupted.

Mandatory COVID-19 PCR testing

It is mandatory to have a COVID-19 PCR test before you fly with Etihad Airways from any worldwide airport outside of Abu Dhabi. Your test must be carried out at an approved medical facility a maximum of 96 hours before your arrival time in Abu Dhabi.

You also need a COVID-19 PCR test if you are travelling from Abu Dhabi to any European Union country, as well as Switzerland and the UK. Your test must be carried out at an approved medical facility in the UAE within 96 hours of your flight.

Children under 12 and people with mild and severe disabilities are exempt from COVID-19 PCR testing. This may vary by destination – always check before you fly.

Always check the latest travel regulations before you fly.

If you start your journey with another airline and are connecting to an Etihad Airways flight, we will accept a COVID-19 PCR test from a government approved medical facility in your first point of departure.

Find an approved clinic

You will only be permitted to fly if you have a negative COVID-19 PCR test issued by an approved clinic a maximum of 96 hours before arriving or departing Abu Dhabi. 

You must arrange your test with a Pure Health medical facility if there are approved clinics in your city of departure – test results from other clinics will not be accepted. 

If there are no approved Pure Health facilities close to you, please refer to our list of locally approved medical clinics to arrange your COVID-19 PCR test. Simply enter your city or country of departure below to find your closest clinic. 

If you are flying from Pakistan, your test must be carried out at a Chughtai or Islamabad Diagnostic Centre (IDC) lab. Test results issued by any other clinic will not be accepted. 

You must print your test results and keep them with you throughout your trip – you will be required to present your test result for validation at check-in.