COVID-19
travel hub
You no longer need a test to fly to Abu Dhabi if you’re vaccinated or you’re under 16, or you hold a valid COVID-19 recovery certificate. Always check the travel requirements for your final destination.
Ready to fly? Find out everything you need to know before you go in our handy COVID-19 travel hub. From up-to-date travel requirements to what to do if you need to change your flight, you can look forward to travelling the world with confidence.
Remember, you must wear a face mask at all times on board and at the airport.
Check the latest travel requirements for testing and entry regulations.
Check now
Everything you need to know about flying to, from or transiting in Abu Dhabi.
Show me more
We’re reopening our airport lounges with enhanced safety and cleanliness measures.
Read more
We’re flying worldwide! Check our latest network.
Let's fly
Depending on the fare you’ve booked, you may be able to change your flight for free.
Find out more
Chat to our Wellness Ambassadors and find out more about how we’re keeping you protected.
More about Etihad Wellness
Use your Travel Bank credits to pay for flights, upgrades and extras in the future.
Arrive at the airport with confidence knowing that you’ve met all essential COVID-19 requirements before your flight.
Get Verified to Fly
Book now for freedom to change your travel plans if you need to.
Start exploring
You no longer need a test before you fly to Abu Dhabi if you are fully vaccinated.
If you’re not fully vaccinated, you must present a negative PCR test result taken within 48 hours, or a COVID-19 recovery certificate. Your recovery certificate must be dated within 30 days of departure and have a QR code. Children under 16 are exempt.
If you’re transiting in Abu Dhabi or flying to any other destination, please follow the guidelines on our travel requirements page.
You won’t need to take a test when you arrive in Abu Dhabi.
Check the latest travel requirements for up-to-date advice and information for your trip.
And for total peace of mind, we’ll make sure you’ve got everything covered before you fly with our Verified to Fly service.
For most destinations, you can take your PCR test at any accredited medical facility.
If you need a PCR test, we accept RT-PCR and NAAT PCR tests.
Check the latest travel requirements to find out where and when to take a test.
It’s easy to fly to Abu Dhabi. If you’ve been fully vaccinated, you won’t need to take a test before you fly, and there’s no quarantine when you arrive.
Read more in our Abu Dhabi travel guide.
We work with a network of partners to offer you optional services that make your journey with us even better. When you click a link from one of our partners:
