Overnight layover in London

Yes, we are looking at booking flights to E. Africa in July and to save $$$ may use miles to get to Europe, then buy a second ticket to get to Africa. Still, am wondering if we have an overnight in London or Amsterdam, will be have to get another COVID19 test before flying to Africa? Although it seems that testing is available at Heathrow.

To the best of my knowledge there’s nothing to prevent you from staying in town. However, as it currently stands, unless the 2nd flight is still within the one day window, you’d need to take an antigen test before leaving London.

There are no airside airport hotels at Heathrow so you have to enter the UK and stay at a hotel - whether outside the airport or in London or anywhere else for that matter.

with effect from 11 Feb other than completing a passenger locator form, there are no restrictions, testing or quarantine when entering the UK.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-to-england-from-another-country-during-coronavirus-covid-19

Thanks so much for this information. Do you know how I get this passenger locator form? I suspect the airline would have it, but I’m not sure.

I am sure it is linked somewhere from that link.

Don’t forget that if the U.S. doesn’t change its rules, you will need to get your day-prior-to-departure test for the U.S. done in London.

Everything you need to know about the PLF is on that linked webpage.

Bookmark the page as the guidelines for June may change from February. If anything, there will be fewer restrictions.

Thank you. I have definitely book marked it!