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Gatwick Airport offers a range of testing options for travellers, including day 2 PCR tests. Testing facilities are available at the airport, including a walk-up and drive-through PCR facility provided by ExpressTest. Tests should be scheduled 48-96 hours prior to departure, and results are typically available within 24 hours. Travellers are advised to check the latest travel advice and requirements before departure to ensure compliance with testing regulations.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Test Provider | ExpressTest, Boots |
| Test Type | PCR, Lateral Flow |
| Test Location | Drive-through centre on Perimeter Road South, Walk-in base in the North Terminal, COVID Testing Centre in the main terminal building |
| Test Cost | £60 for PCR test, £19.99 for click and collect take-home test, Save £10 on PCR test with discount code LGWBTT10 |
| Results | Results take at least 24 hours, Results within 1 hour for £60 |
| Fit to Fly Certificate | Emailed to customers, authorised by a doctor |
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Gatwick Airport offers a range of COVID-19 testing options
Tests should be scheduled 48-96 hours prior to departure, and customers will receive an authorised 'Fit to Fly' certificate along with their negative test result. ExpressTest meets government testing requirements and offers a PCR day 2 arrivals test at their Gatwick drive-through facility in the South Terminal car park. The test costs £60, and while results take at least 24 hours, they do not guarantee a specific turnaround time.
London Corona Test Center also offers the mandatory Covid-19 tests currently required for all arrivals into the UK, allowing travellers to take the first of their two required RT-PCR tests (the Day 2 test) as soon as they arrive at the airport.
Passengers can also get a private PCR swab test at the Boots store located in the South Terminal arrivals area.
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Tests include PCR and lateral flow
Gatwick Airport offers a range of testing options for travellers, including PCR and lateral flow tests. ExpressTest, a partner of the airport, provides a walk-up and drive-through PCR facility in the South Terminal car park. This service offers day 2 arrival tests, and customers are advised to schedule their tests 48-96 hours before departure. Results from ExpressTest are not guaranteed within a certain timeframe and will take at least 24 hours. The cost of the PCR test is £60.
For those seeking a quicker result, a same-day PCR test is available at the COVID-19 Test Pod in Southend Airport, with results available within 1 hour. London Corona Test Center also offers the mandatory Day 2 RT-PCR tests for all arrivals into the UK, allowing travellers to take the test as soon as they arrive at the airport.
In addition to PCR testing, ExpressTest also offers lateral flow day 2 arrival tests at their drive-through centre on Perimeter Road South. This option provides a more rapid result, though it is unclear what the specific turnaround time is for this test.
Gatwick Airport recommends that travellers refer to local government requirements to understand specific testing requirements for their destination and advises travellers to book their tests ahead of time.
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Testing centres are available at the airport
Testing centres are available at Gatwick Airport. The airport has partnered with ExpressTest to set up a walk-up and drive-through PCR facility. The ExpressTest service at Gatwick Airport offers PCR and lateral flow day two arrival tests at the drive-through centre on Perimeter Road South. They also have a walk-in base in the North Terminal.
The Concepto Clinic also has a testing centre at Gatwick Airport. The clinic offers a £60 PCR test. The COVID Testing Centre is located in the main terminal building, across from security search.
If your trip is ending at Gatwick Airport, there are a variety of test providers to choose from at the Crawley, West Sussex, site. Passengers can also get a private PCR swab test at the Boots store located in the South Terminal arrivals area.
It is recommended that customers schedule a test 48-96 hours before their departure time. They will be emailed a 'Fit to Fly' certificate that is authorised by a doctor, along with their test result if they test negative.
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Tests must be booked ahead of travel
If you are taking a flight that ends at Gatwick Airport, there are a variety of test providers to choose from at the Crawley, West Sussex site. ExpressTest offers PCR and lateral flow day two arrival tests at the drive-through centre on Perimeter Road South, as well as at their walk-in base in the North Terminal. You can also book an ExpressTest click-and-collect take-home test for arrivals for £19.99. Save £10 on your PCR day two arrivals test using the discount code LGWBTT10 at checkout.
Passengers can also get a private PCR swab test at the Boots store located in the South Terminal arrivals area. The Concepto Clinic is another testing option available at Gatwick Airport. The clinic offers a £60 PCR test.
It is important to note that the NHS cannot be used for trips abroad. Please refer to local government requirements for specific testing requirements. Travellers will need to get a reference code from their testing provider to include in a passenger locator form for returning to the UK.
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Travellers must isolate until they receive a negative result
If you are arriving in the UK, you must take a COVID-19 test within 2 days of your arrival. Gatwick Airport offers on-site PCR testing for arrivals. ExpressTest provides day 2 arrival tests at their drive-through facility in the South Terminal car park. They also have a walk-in base in the North Terminal. Results from the ExpressTest service take at least 24 hours and are not guaranteed within a certain timeframe. Travellers must isolate until they receive a negative result.
If you are taking a same-day PCR test at Gatwick Airport, you will be tested at the COVID Testing Centre in the main terminal building, located across from security search. ExpressTest charges £60 for this service. Results take at least 24 hours, but if you need your results sooner, you can book a Test to Release for the same price. This test provides results within 1 hour and includes a medical certificate.
If you are unvaccinated, you must take two RT-PCR tests: one on or before Day 2 and one on or after Day 8. You must remain in isolation until you receive a negative result from your Day 2 test. If your test result is unclear, you must self-isolate for the same amount of time as you would if your test result was positive.
To exit isolation as quickly as possible, it is recommended that you take your test at the airport as soon as you arrive. You will need to get a reference code from your testing provider to include in a passenger locator form for returning to the UK.
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