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LHR or GAT COVID testing procedures

Posted by dreldas (Pittsburgh, PA) on 07/29/21 04:37 PM

Hello,

My wife and I are now traveling from Washington DC to Heathrow then connecting to Gatwick to Inverness in mid-September. Once we arrive at Heathrow, we hired a driver to take us to Gatwick for our next flight to Inverness which is on the same day as arrival to Heathrow.
I would like to know what the process is for us to get our COVID test (by day 2).
Must we do that at Heathrow?
Can we do that at Gatwick?
Are there locations set up that are easily accessible?

Thanks for the input.
Dan

Posted by ramblin' on

Royaume-Uni nul points, pas plus

07/29/21 05:34 PM

2600 posts

You can get tests at LHR https://www.heathrow.com/at-the-airport/fly-safe/covid-19-test

or LGW https://www.gatwickairport.com/at-the-airport/coronavirus/covid-testing/

whether this will apply in September who knows!

Posted by Frank II

Freedonia

07/29/21 06:05 PM

16421 posts

It has to be done by day 2. You arrival day is day 0 so you could not worry about it and get it done in Inverness.

Posted by Nigel

Northamptonshire, England

07/29/21 06:32 PM

34011 posts

I haven't read the most recent pronouncements, just skimmed the many pages, but if it is like the way it has been for us returning, the tests have to be booked in advance from a list of approved private providers (not free government provided ones) and paid for in advance and the details put on the PLF.

Posted by Jennifer

Tunbridge Wells

07/29/21 10:25 PM

6113 posts

My understanding is the same as Nigel’s. Are you going to be in Inverness on day 2? Do an internet search for wherever you will be. It must be booked and paid for before you arrive here and you can’t do your own LFT. Requirements may change before then, of course.

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