Fly me to the Moon - your 3rd travel Megathread - read OP

Hello Mr Rebel,

I did the express PCR in Randox Dublin Airport- that's the one that costs 89 euro. They provided me with a valid travel certificate. That was 3 weeks ago, December 10th.

The result came 2.5-3 hours after the test, so I think your scenario sounds rather risky.

Heading to Fuerteventura in 8 days, looks like the weather is great there too!

And they even provide health insurance that incorporates COVID cover too, rather handy!

I imagine that’s the longest it will take, if it’s close maybe a call might speed it up? That is what I am hoping. I don’t see a reason why it should take that long…but you never know!

I’m also very interested to hear if any boosted person has been to Austria recently and can tell us what was accepted as a form of proof.

Is there an end date to the negative antigen/PCR on arrival into Ireland?

In the same boat as @unplayable, currently have covid and traveling abroad in Jan.

Afraid the virus will still show up on antigen/PCR tests and be 'positive' when in fact I'll have recovered yet small amount of virus still in system.

I presume you’re going to a place without the need for a PCR / test? If not and you need the result, you will not get either past the check in desk or else the boarding gate as it will be most likely checked there and not just when you land. Even if you don’t have it, you will at least have to have it in your hand.

Also, Randox is usually very busy and the slot times are more guidance. I would allow a minimum of an hour to get in and out around your slot time.

Thanks for that. Of course, I never thought they’d check for PCR test at boarding, only after landing, duh on my part!

Anyway I’m looking at going to Vienna where they will accept proof of booster over a PCR test, but that’s another story as we currently have no proof to offer we’ve had it outside of a worthless piece of card.

Just a quick question about acceptable Antigen tests on arrival back in Ireland. Is it likely one conducted in a pharmacy (in France in my case) will be acceptable? I enquired and they assured me it would be valid for travel. I have an option of using the pharmacy at the departure airport but it might be very busy and figured a local pharmacy would be a better choice.

I’m in Belgium and the local pharmacy does them and it uploads to their main site and you get an official certificate from it. No issues with them for travel to Ireland

Actually I didn’t see it advertised, we had just arrived to move here and family helping us had to fly home. I asked the school for advice and they sent me there. I believe it’s hard for non residents to get tests - but I imagine lots of other pharmacies doing them if my local one is, but I wouldn’t rely on walking in somewhere as I have no idea how many are doing it. Maybe check local ones near where you are staying and email them first? Im not in brussels but the pharmacy here does the tests with no pre booking and charges €27. It’s super handy, but as I said I have no idea if this is common so if I was you I’d want to have a place lined up.

Amazing, this fills me with hope! Thanks for letting me know!

antigen test - 48 hours before arrival rather than departure is that correct? so what if your fight is delayed etc are they going to calculate the hours since you took ur test?

Correct, before arrival. Nearly all countries make allowances for any flight delays from what I've seen on their websites.

There's no isolation unless you're not fully vaccinated (in which case you'd need a PCR anyway). The antigen tests for 5 days is just a recommendation.

Has anyone been to the Canaries recently? I cannot see any requirements for a PCR upon arrival but I want to be 100% We will be travelling from Dublin and my partner has a UK passport. I know I need an antigen done professionally to return to Ireland. Cheers for any advice!