Airports offering Covid-19 tests

With the gradual reopening of international travel, the past few months have seen the introduction of rapid or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing at airports around the world. Pre-flight Covid-19 testing – and testing upon landing – are becoming routine for travellers, as increasing numbers of countries demand proof of negative results before departure and upon entry.

The good news is that several airports in Asia-Pacific now offer testing centres with rapid tests. Here’s a round-up of testing facilities at major regional airports, where to find them, and how soon you can expect your results.

Note: Many Asia-Pacific countries are currently closed to foreign nationals, regardless of vaccination status or a negative test. How does testing work?

A pre-departure PCR test can be booked at The Airport Doctors. Travellers will need to book in advance. Location and opening hours

Auckland Airport Shopping Centre, three minutes’ drive from the international terminal; Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm. How much does it cost and how long do results take?

Tests: NZ$250/US$180; results within 24-30 hours via email or hard copy. The Airport Doctors airportdoc.co.nz Tel: 09 256 8655 aucklandairport.co.nz How does testing work?

The airport has a rapid swab testing facility run by Point of Care RT-PCR laboratory for arriving passengers. Departing travellers are advised to consult the airport website for current requirements. Location and opening hours

On the Main Concourse – between Gates D3 and D4 – an area has been allocated for passengers waiting for their results. How much does it cost and how long do results take?

RT-PCR test: THB3,000/US$96. Results usually come back within 90 minutes. suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th How does testing work?

Mumbai’s airport is offering RT-PCR and Rapid RT-PCR tests for all travellers. Tests must be booked in advance via the airport website’s Covid page. Tests are compulsory for arriving international travellers and quarantine restrictions may apply – see the airport website for the latest guidelines. Location and opening hours

Departing passengers: Multilevel Car Park Level 9, West – Departures Area. Arriving international passengers: Terminal 2, Level P4, Ground Transportation Lobby, next to Niranta lounge. Open 24/7. How much does it cost and how long do results take?

The RT-PCR test costs INR600/US$8; results within 8-10 hours via email.

The Rapid RT-PCR test costs INR4,500/ US$60 with results provided within one to two hours. csmia.aero/covid-faqs.aspx How does testing work?

The airport has partnered with Raffles Medical Group and Prenetics to offer PCR tests for departing travellers. Passengers are advised to book a test in advance and arrive at the airport at least four hours prior to departure. Arriving passengers must proceed to the Temporary Specimen Collection Centre in the Midfield Concourse of the restricted area of HKIA for Covid-19 testing. Wait time: two to three hours. Location and opening hours

Prenetics: Counter A03, Level 5, Terminal 1. Open daily, 9.30am-1.30pm; 2.30pm-6.30pm.

Raffles Medical Group: Airport Medical Centre, Level 6, Terminal 1. Open daily, 7am-midnight. How much does it cost and how long do results take?

Prenetics: HK$499/US$64. Results are available within two hours via email or text. Raffles Medical Group: HK$388/US$50. Tests can be booked through the Raffles Connect mobile app, and results are available within 24 hours for specimens collected before noon.

Raffles Medical Group

Tel: +852 2261 2626

Prenetics Tel: +852 3008 1006 hongkongairport.com

How does testing work?

Incheon Airport has set up PCR, antigen and antibody testing at its Covid-19 Testing Center for outbound travellers. Reservations required via the website or by telephone. Arriving passengers should consult the website for the special arrival procedure. Location and opening hours

West side parking lot, Basement 1, Terminal 2. Weekdays 7am-12pm; 1pm6pm; Weekends 9am-12pm; 1pm-6pm. How much does it cost and how long do results take?

PCR tests: KRW80,000/US$72, with results within seven hours. Antibody tests: KRW50,000/US$45, with results within an hour. A hard copy of a negative test result costs KRW30,000/US$27. Reservations: airport.kr/ap_cnt/en/svc/ covid19/medical/medical.do

Tel: 032-741-9000 airport.kr How does testing work?

The airport has partnered with several organisations to offer tests for departing and arriving passengers, including a pre-order service, walk-ins and a drive-thru service. Location and opening hours

The airport has eight Airport Health Centers – including at SMMILE Center, Block L & M at domestic arrivals in Terminal 3. Open 24/7; and at the Skytrain Station in Terminal 2. Open 24/7. How much does it cost and how long do results take?

PCR swab tests: IDR885,000/US$62, with results within 24 hours. Results for the rapid PCR ID NOW test take 20 minutes and cost IDR1,385,000/US$97. soekarnohatta-airport.co.id How does testing work?

Tokyo’s Narita airport has partnered with the Nippon Medical School Foundation to offer on-the-spot testing for departing travellers. Arriving international travellers are subject to quarantine restrictions – see the airport website for details. Location and opening hours

Terminals 1 and 2. Open 24/7. How much does it cost and how long do results take?

Tests: ¥30,000/US$270 with an appointment; ¥50,000/US$450 without one, with results within two hours. Nippon Medical School Foundation Tel: +81 3 3822 2131 nms-pcr.com/en/narita-airport.jp How does testing work?

Philippine Airport Diagnostic Laboratory offers departing passengers STAT RT-PCR tests, with no appointment required for walk-in and drive-thru swab tests. International arriving travellers must register for testing on arrival – see the airport website for details. Location and opening hours

CBL Area, Domestic Road, Pasay, Metro Manila. Open daily, 8am-6pm. How much does it cost and how long do results take?

STAT RT-PCR tests: PHP5,000/US$105, with results within 24 hours. RT-PCR tests: PHP4,000/US$84, with results within 48 hours.

Philippine Airport Diagnostic Laboratory padlabmanila.com/pages/padlab-forcebupacific-air

Tel: 09668979509 manila-airport.net How does testing work?

Departing passengers must have a negative PCR test result within 72 hours prior to departure. Arriving travellers must take a pre-booked PCR test and self-isolate while awaiting the results. Location and opening hours

Raffles Medical Group, Terminal 3. Open 24/7. How much does it cost and how long do results take?

Arriving travellers must register and pre-pay for an on-arrival PCR test before departing for Singapore. Tests: SG$160/ US$120, with results within 12 hours. Register: safetravel.changiairport.com changiairport.com How does testing work?

The Histopath Clinic offers walk-in Covid-19 RT-PCR and IgM Antibody tests at the airport for departing travellers. Arriving passengers must undertake 14 days’ quarantine at designated facilities. Location and opening hours

Departures Level Concourse, opposite entrance H. Open daily, 6am-9.30pm. How much does it cost and how long do results take?

Tests: A$100/US$77, with results emailed the same day. melbourneairport.com.au How does testing work?

Landseed International Hospital offers rapid antigen tests for departing travellers. Arriving passengers without a negative Covid-19 nucleic acid test (NAT) can pay for a test at the airport. Location and opening hours

Terminal 2. Open daily, hours vary. How much does it cost and how long do results take?

Tests: TWD2,500/US$90 (MondayFriday); TWD3,000/US$108 (Saturday, Sunday and public holidays). Results within 45 minutes. tsa.gov.tw How does testing work?

Toho University offers PCR tests for departing international travellers. Location and opening hours

Terminal 3. Open daily, 9am-11:30am; 1pm-5:30pm. How much does it cost and how long do results take?

PCR tests: ¥38,500/US$351, with a result certificate issued within two to four hours. tokyo-haneda.com