COVID-19
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Last updated 2 May 2021
Look forward to travelling the world with confidence and peace of mind. With our comprehensive travel guides, Etihad Wellness programme and COVID-19 insurance included as standard, you’ll feel safe, comfortable and cared for at every point of your trip.
You must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test to fly with Etihad Airways. Visit etihad.com/destinationguide to find out where and when to take your test.
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Yes! To keep everyone protected, COVID-19 PCR testing is mandatory before every Etihad Airways flight. You’ll feel safe knowing that everyone on board has tested negative for COVID-19 before flying.
That depends on where you are travelling to and your recent travel history. You can find the latest quarantine requirements and up to date travel information for your destination at etihad.com/destinationguide. Always remember to check the regulations for your origin and destination city.
We’ll always keep you up to date as soon as we can about any changes to our flight schedules. If your travel plans change, you can simply rebook your flight, or you may be eligible to request a refund.
You must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result before every Etihad Airways flight. You should take your test 48, 72 or 96 hours before your flight, depending on where you’re flying to or from and your transit time.
You can read more at etihad.com/destination guide. Always remember to check the requirements at both your departure and arrival city by selecting the ‘Flying to’ and ‘Flying from’ tabs.
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 these G42 clinics listed below. Tests from other medical facilities will not be accepted:
*Home testing is available with these clinics
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, Etihad Coach or Airport Taxi only.
Yes! You can pay to reserve your seat from the moment you book you ticket, or you can select your seat when you check-in online.
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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.
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To keep everyone protected on board, you must have a COVID-19 PCR test before every Etihad Airways flight.
Unless you are travelling directly from an exempt country, you will be required to quarantine when you fly to Abu Dhabi or any of our worldwide destinations.
From 3 May, if you are a UAE national or resident, you’ll only be required to quarantine for five days in Abu Dhabi if you’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To be fully vaccinated, 28 days must have passed since your final dose of the vaccine.
Always read the latest travel regulations for more information about testing and quarantine at your departure and arrival destinations.
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.
