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Where to get COVID test in Lisbon for return flight to United States

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I was considering bringing our own iHealth tests and paying $25 each for the telehealth part but it might be easier and better to get a test done at a clinic. Any suggestions or advice? I was trying to find info about getting a test done at the airport but can't get any definitive info on that. I do also know I need the test I take to be on this list: https://ec.europa.eu/health/system/files/2022-03/covid-19_rat_common-list_en_1.pdf

I saw TAP offers at airport testing but I am flying on Virgin Atlantic. Thanks!!

UPDATE: Found this but testing at the airport is EXPENSIVE unless you are flying TAP.
https://www.ucs.pt/Shared%20Documents/Informa%C3%A7%C3%A3o_Testes%20COVID%20Aeroporto.pdf
https://www.ana.pt/en/corporate/ana/faq

  1. Are there COVID tests sites at the airport? Yes, in the public areas of our airports there are laboratories where you can perform TAAN ( ex: RT-PCR) and TRAg ( antigen).

Carefully check the type of test, timeframe for completion and certification requirements before booking a test and ensure that there is enough time for you to receive the results and all certification required before your flight.

You can take tests at the following locations:

Lisbon Airport:

Public Area: Synlab Laboratory (P1 car park) - from 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

Public Area: UCS Laboratory (next to Premium TAP) - from 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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I just did the BinaxNow/eMed proctored test on Sunday to fly home Monday. In my previous two returns, I'd done testing at clinics, and this was by far easier and faster, and a little cheaper.

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Oh that is great advice. I started to set up appointments at a local Farmacia Internacional but I may just do the iHealth as we already have four tests. Thank you!

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I thought I would note, for any other travelers returning to US from abroad, the CDC does not use a 24 hour time period. Instead, they do it by the DAY. So if you travel on a Friday, no matter what time you leave day or night on that Friday, you can get your test done anytime on Thursday.

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Theresa- That's right re: the timing. My flight was at 12:30 Monday, so check-in opened at 12:30 Sunday. I did the test after breakfast on Sunday morning, immediately uploaded the result to AA's document portal, and was easily able the check in when that opened.

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