a) Passengers that proof they are on essential travel* can board on flights from Portugal. Authorised passengers may have to present a RT-PCR COVID-19 test and/or antigen(quick) test with negative result, before the flight, including transit passengers, in accordance with the rules in force in the country of destination. Please confirm all the procedures with your airline, travel agency, official entities or official websites such as IATA Travel Centre.

b) Passengers in flights from Madeira and Azores to Mainland Portugal do not need to present PCR test.

c) Flights between Lisbon, Porto and Faro are authorized. PCR tests are not required.

d) The Immigration and Border SErvices, in collaboration with the Public Security Police are responsible for the inspection of these regulations in mainland Portugal.

- Besides the PCR test with negative result carried out within 72h prior to the flight required by the Portuguese, some countries might require tests within another time period or additional documentation. Please confirm all the procedures with your airline, travel agency, official entities or official websites such as ANAC or IATA Travel Centre

- Please mention the test laboratory that you are travelling. Most countries request that the test is also presented in English.

- A valid test is an examination report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

* Essential travelling is considered to be, in the terms referred to in Council Recommendation (EU) 2020/912 of 30 June 2020 and its updates, namely those aimed at allowing the transit or entry into or exit from Portugal of:

a) Citizens who are nationals of the European Union, nationals of States associated to the Schengen Area and their family members, in accordance with Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004, and nationals of third countries who are legally resident in a Member State of the European Union;

b) Third-country nationals travelling for the purposes of business, study, family reunion, health or humanitarian reasons.

- Travelling to/from Madeira and Azores Islands (passengers travelling to Madeira and Azores must present PCR Test - For detailed info, check nºs 17 and 24 of these FAQs.

Learn more here.

In the public areas of Lisbon, Faro, Oporto and Madeira airports there are Synlab laboratories that allow RT-PCR and antigen testing.

Since some countries require the presentation of (rapid) antigen testing before flight, test areas at airports give priority to passengers travelling to the Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg.

You can perform tests at the following locations:

Lisbon Airport:

Public Area: Synlab Laboratory (next to CTT) - from 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

Public Area: P1 car park – from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (for KLM flights departing at 5:00am, the area will open at 1:00 am)

For transferring passengers: Gate 24 

Faro Airport:

Public Area: next to airline counters in the check-in area

Porto Airport:

Public Area: Level 3, near the check-in area

Madeira Airport:

Public Area: Level 1, next to ANA information desk

The need to present an RT-PCR test for COVID-19 and/or antigen (rapid) test with a negative result depends on the destination, so you should check official websites for further information, such as ANAC or IATA Travel Centre, or with the airline, travel agency and/or official entities. You can find here the list of laboratories recommended by the Portugal’s Directorate-General of Health (DGS).

All passengers arriving to Portugal from flights within the EU, associated Schengen-countries, from outside the EU, and arriving from countries whose epidemic situation is in accordance to the EU Recommendation 2020/912, must present a RT-PCR test to covid-19 with a negative result, carried out within 72h prior to boarding.

- Passengers arriving to Portugal in flights originating from countries with more than 500 cases per 100 000 inhabitants, in addition to presenting the test with negative result, must also comply with a 14-day quarantine at home or in a place determined by Health Authorities (except for essential travel not exceeding 48 hours on national territory).

- A valid test is an exam report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

Learn more here.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

Yes. All passengers arriving to Portugal from flights within the EU, associated Schengen-countries, from outside the EU, and arriving from countries whose epidemic situation is in accordance to the EU Recommendation 2020/912, must present a RT-PCR test to covid-19 with a negative result, carried out within 72h prior to boarding.

- United Kingdom: Commercial and private flights to/from and UK are temporaly suspended.

- Passengers arriving to Portugal in flights originating from countries with more than 500 cases per 100 000 inhabitants, in addition to presenting the test with negative result,  must also comply with a 14-day quarantine at home or in a place determined by Health Authorities.

- A valid test is an exam report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

Learn more here.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

Yes. All passengers arriving to Portugal from flights within the EU, associated Schengen-countries, from outside the EU, and arriving from countries whose epidemic situation is in accordance to the EU Recommendation 2020/912, must present a RT-PCR test to covid-19 with a negative result, carried out within 72h prior to boarding.

- Brazil: Commercial and private flights to/from Brazil are temporaly suspended.

- Passengers arriving to Portugal in flights originating from countries with more than 500 cases per 100 000 inhabitants, in addition to presenting the test with negative result, must also comply with a 14-day quarantine at home or in a place determined by Health Authorities.

- A valid test is an exam report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

Learn more here.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

No. All passengers referred in points 3, 4 and 5 must present the COVID 19 RT-PCR test with a negative result. Exceptionally, Portuguese citizens or residents who disembark in breach of the duty to present a test for SARS-CoV-2 with a negative result are obliged to do the test upon arrival in Portugal, at their own expense, inside the airport, and pay a fine. Passengers are compelled to wait inside the airport for the result.

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No. According to the legislation in force in mainland Portugal and in the Autonomous Regions, only tests, with a negative result, carried out using the RT-PCR method will be accepted.

For further information refer to points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of these FAQs.

Tests carried out at the airport on arrival, exceptionally, cost €100. In addition to the price of the test, a fine will also be charged and paid on the spot.

For further information refer to points 6 and 7 of these FAQs.

All passengers referred in points 4 and 5 must present the COVID 19 RT - PCR test with a negative result.  Exceptionally, Portuguese citizens or residents who disembark in breach of the duty to present a test for SARS-CoV-2 with a negative result are obliged to do the test upon arrival in Portugal, at their own expense, inside the airport, and pay a fine. Passengers are compelled to wait inside the airport for the result.

Learn more here.

There is no pre-set time for the test results. The authorised Health Entities at the Airport are fully responsible for the exceptional testing and the presentation of the test results.

According to the legislation in force in mainland Portugal, passengers that are obliged to do a RT-PCR test at the airport must wait inside the terminal for the result. (art. 10.º Despacho n.º 1689-C/2021, 12 de fevereiro).

Learn more here.

Yes. All transferring passengers arriving to Portugal from flights within EU, associated Schengen-countries, form outside the EU, and arriving from countries whose epidemic situation is in accordance to the EU Recommendation 2020/912, must present a RT-PCR test to covid-19 with a negative result, carried out within 72h prior to boarding.

- A valid test is an exam report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

Learn more here.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

Yes. All transferring passengers arriving to Portugal from flights within EU, associated Schengen-countries, from outside the EU, and arriving from countries whose epidemic situation is in accordance to the EU Recommendation 2020/912, must present a RT-PCR test to covid-19 with a negative result, carried out within 72h prior to boarding.

- A valid test is an exam report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

Learn more here.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

Yes. All transferring passengers arriving to Portugal from flights within EU, associated Schengen-countries and outside the EU, arriving from countries whose epidemic situation is in accordance to the EU Recommendation 2020/912, must present a RT-PCR test to covid-19 with a negative result, carried out within 72h prior to boarding, carried out within 72h prior to boarding.

- A valid test is an exam report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

Learn more here.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

Yes. All passengers on flights from non-EU countries or from countries non-associated with the Schengen Area must present a RT-PCR COVID 19 test with a negative result, carried out within 72 hours prior to departure, including passengers in transit.

- A valid test is an exam report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

Learn more here.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

All passengers travelling to mainland Portugal, in transit or with connecting flights, must fill in the Passenger Locator Card after check-in and before boarding*, via portugalcleanandsafe.com:

https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/pt-pt/passenger-locator-card (Portuguese version)

https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/en/passenger-locator-card (English version)

*Do confirm with the airline the exceptions where filling on board is possible.

All passengers travelling to Madeira and Porto Santo must complete and hand in the epidemiological inquiry from the Regional Health Authority (IASAÚDE) within 12 to 48 hours prior to departure.

Check the measures currently in force for the region on the Madeira Regional Government website.

All passengers disembarking in the Autonomous Region of the Azores must fill in a preliminary questionnaire from the Regional Health Authority in the 72 hours prior to departure.

Check the measures currently in force for the region on the Azores Regional Government website.

All passengers must present a RT-PCR test for COVID-19, with a negative result, carried out within the 72 hours prior to boarding; or

- Do an RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2, with collection of biological samples on arrival, to be carried out by the Regional Health Authority, and remain in self-isolation at their home or in the hotel where they are staying until receiving a negative result; or

- Self-isolate for 14 days at their home or in the hotel where they are staying. If the stay is less than 14 days, the self-isolation will continue for the duration of the stay; or

- Return to their point of origin or go to any other destination outside of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, remaining in isolation at their home or the hotel where they are staying until the time of the flight.

- A valid test is an exam report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

Learn more here.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

Residents of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, Madeiran emigrants and their families, students attending higher education establishments in the Autonomous Region of Madeira or outside of it or on Mobility Programmes (ERASMUS or others) who disembark at the airports in Madeira or Porto Santo from flights from any other places outside of the Autonomous Region of Madeira must have a second PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 to be done between the fifth and seventh day after the first test. The passenger must remain in self-isolation at their place of residence during the period between arrival and when the second test is done.

Passenger intending to travel to Madeira or Porto Santo can do the tests in mainland Portugal before their flight and the costs will be paid by the Regional Government. See the list of laboratories included.

All passengers travelling to Madeira and Porto Santo must complete and hand in the epidemiological inquiry from the Regional Health Authority (IASAÚDE) within 12 to 48 hours prior to boarding.

Check the measures currently in force for the region on the Madeira Regional Government website.

While sea links between Madeira and Porto Santo remain suspended, it is hereby determined that:

- Passengers arriving at Porto Santo Airport and that do not bring a PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 with a negative result carried out within no more than 72 hours before boarding must do a PCR test for SARS-CoV-2, carried out by the regional health authority, and remain in self-isolation, at their home or in the hotel where they are staying until receiving a negative result;

- Residents of Porto Santo travelling to Funchal for a period of less than 5 days will do the test after their return, assuring that they will remain in self-isolation;

- Residents of Porto Santo travelling to Funchal for a period of more than 5 days must present a negative test on arrival, done within 72 hours and repeat it between the 5th and 7th day since the last test, assuring that they will remain in self-isolation;

- Non-residents arriving in Porto Santo and staying for longer than 7 days need only present a negative test, done within 72 hours, on arrival;

- Non-residents arriving in Porto Santo and staying for more than 7 days must present a negative test on arrival, done within 72 hours, and repeat it between the 5th and 7th day since the last test;

- Emigrants, migrants and students returning from holidays and who will be staying with residents of Porto Santo must present a negative test on arrival, done within 72 hours, and repeat it between the 5th and 7th day since the last test, assuring that they will remain in self-isolation.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

The need to present an RT-PCR test for COVID-19 and/or antigen (rapid) test with a negative result depends on the destination, so you should check official websites for further information, such as ANAC or  IATA Travel Centre, or with the airline, travel agency and/or official entities.

Passengers in flights from Madeira to Mainland Portugal do not need to present PCR test.

For further information refer to points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of these FAQs.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

No. Currently, Passengers requiring a test to travel from Madeira can schedule the test at Hospital Particular da Madeira or at SYNLAB Bom Jesus.

All passengers travelling to mainland Portugal, in transit or with connecting flights, must fill in the Passenger Locator Card after check-in and before boarding*, via portugalcleanandsafe.com:

https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/pt-pt/passenger-locator-card (Portuguese version)

https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/en/passenger-locator-card (English version)

*Do confirm with the airline the exceptions where filling on board is possible.

Prior to boarding, all passengers must present proof, in digital or paper format, of a document issued by a national or international laboratory showing that they have done a diagnostic test with a negative result. These diagnostic tests must be done using the RT-PCR method in the 72 hours prior to travelling to their final destination in the Autonomous Region of the Azores.

- Extending the stay in the Autonomous Region of the Azores for seven or more days, the passenger must perform on the sixth day, counting the date of the first test, a new screening test for SARS-CoV-2, to be promoted by local health authority.

- A valid test is an exam report carried out by a certified laboratory within 72h prior to the flight, containing the following information:

a) Complete Identification of the Passenger
b) Clear Identification of the laboratory, including the certification
c) Reference to the use of the RT-PCR method used.
d) Date of the exam collection
e) Explicit Negative test result

NOTE: the test result must be presented at check-in or boarding digital or printed format. SMS is not a valid format.

Learn more here

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

Passengers intending to travel from the mainland Portugal or from Madeira to the Azores can do the tests beforehand and the costs will be paid by the Regional Government. See the list of laboratories included.

All passengers travelling to the Autonomous Region of the Azores must fill in a  preliminary questionnaire from the Regional Health Authority in the 72 hours prior to boarding.

Check the measures currently in force for the region on the Azores Regional Government website.

The need to present an RT-PCR test for COVID-19 and/or antigen (rapid) test with a negative result depends on the destination, so you should check official websites for further information, such as ANAC or IATA Travel Centre, or with the airline, travel agency and/or official entities.

Passengers in flights from Madeira to Mainland Portugal do not need to present PCR test.

For further information refer to points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of these FAQs.

If you are travelling with children, please refer to point 30 of these FAQs.

No. Currently, passengers requiring a test to travel from the Azores or between Azorean islands, departing from São Miguel, can do the tests in the following locations:

Ponta Delgada

Germano de Sousa – Travessa da Graça 1-3

Contacts: +351 930 573 354 ou +351 296 284 713;

Maria Teresa Paiva Forjaz Sampaio, Lda. – Rua Padre César Augusto Ferreira Cabido n.º 37, 9500-338

Contact: +351 296 650 960.

Lagoa

Germano de Sousa – COVID-19 Testing Centre – Tecnoparque da Lagoa

Contacts: +351 930 573 354 ou +351 296 284 713

Learn more here.

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All passengers travelling to mainland Portugal, in transit or with connecting flights, must fill in the Passenger Locator Card after check-in and before boarding*, via portugalcleanandsafe.com:

https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/pt-pt/passenger-locator-card (Portuguese version)

https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/en/passenger-locator-card (English version)

*Do confirm with the airline the exceptions where filling on board is possible.

Yes, all children aged over 10 must wear a facemask while traveling.

Depending on their origin/destination, passengers are required to submit the RT-PCR laboratory test to COVID-19, however, current legislation (national and/or regional) indicates the following exceptions for children:

- Mainland Portugal: children under the age of 24 months are not required to have prior tests;

- Madeira: passengers up to the age of 11 are not required to undergo testing in advance;

- Azores: passengers aged 12 or under are not required to undergo testing in advance.

For further information refer to points 4, 5, 17, 21 and 24 of these FAQs.

Passengers arriving to Portugal in flights originating from countries with more than 500 cases per 100 000 inhabitants, in addition to presenting the test with negative result, must also comply with a 14- day quarantine at home or in a place determined by Health Authorities.

Even in the cases where quarantine is not required, it is recommended that arriving passengers comply to curfew, physical distancing, respiratory protocol, mask wearing, frequent hand sanitisation and avoid large concentration of people.

However, in some cases, on the instructions of local health authorities, compliance with mandatory quarantine or self-isolation may be required.

For further information refer to point 17 of these FAQs.

The mandatory nature of quarantine or self-isolation will depend on your destination, so you should check official websites for further information, such as ANAC or IATA Travel Centre, or with the airline, travel agency and/or official bodies.

Flights to and from mainland Portugal are authorised, if:

a) To and from EU countries, the countries associated with the Schengen Area (Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland), althoug it is recommended for essential travels* only;

b) To and from countries and special administrative regions whose epidemiological situation is in accordance with Council Recommendation (EU) 2020/912 of 30 June 2020 and its updates, regarding air connections with Portugal (e.g. Australia, China, South Korea, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and Macau);

c) To and from countries that do not integrate the EU or are not associated to the Schengen Area - exclusively for essential travel*;

d) To support the return of nationals or citizens from the European Union, from countries associated to the Schengen area and nationals from third countries with legal residence in national territory, as well as those of humanitarian nature, which have been recognized by the competent services of the governmental area of foreign affairs and by the competent authorities in civil aviation;

e) Aimed at allowing the return to the respective countries of foreign citizens who are in mainland Portugal, provided that such flights are promoted by the competent authorities of such countries, subject to a prior request and agreement, and respecting the principle of reciprocity.

Learn more here.

ATTENTION:

Brazil and United Kingdom

Commercial and private flights to/from Brazil and UK are suspended.

* Essential travelling is considered to be, in the terms referred to in Council Recommendation (EU) 2020/912 of 30 June 2020 and its updates, namely those aimed at allowing the transit or entry into or exit from Portugal of:

a) Citizens who are nationals of the European Union, nationals of States associated to the Schengen Area and their family members, in accordance with Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004, and nationals of third countries who are legally resident in a Member State of the European Union;

b) Third-country nationals travelling for the purposes of business, study, family reunion, health or humanitarian reasons.

For further information, see official websites such as ANAC or  IATA Travel Centre or check with the airline, travel agency and/or official entities.

The 10 airports on the ANA network (Lisbon*, Porto, Faro, the Azores - Ponta Delgada, Horta, Santa Maria, Flores, Madeira – Madeira and Porto Santo, Beja) are open and operating.

*Flights previously allocated to Lisbon Airport Terminal 2 are temporarily operating in Terminal 1.

Yes. You can check the measures implemented at our airports here.

The airports managed by ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal, the airlines and all the companies, entities and services related to airport operations have reinforced their protection measures. Confirm with your airline the measures implemented by them.

All essential airport services are operating. Access, parking, electronic check-in, assistance for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM), e-gates, fast track (rapid access to the security area), banks, cashpoints, vending machines with masks and sanitization kits, vending machines with food and drinks and/or restaurants (at specific times); baggage protection, Tax Free and Vat Refund, pharmacies and post offices.

Opening hours for some shops and services may be adapted to flight times.

Lisboa, Porto, Faro, Ponta Delgada and Madeira – The lounges are temporarily closed.

Lisbon – For further information on the TAP Air Portugal/Star Alliance Lounge, you can check the company site here.

In compliance with the legislation in force in mainland Portugal, in order to combat the spread of COVID-19, commercial establishments located in the public areas of Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports are open, but with some limitations regarding opening hours and available services.

Restaurants, for example, continue to operate on a take-away basis only and drinks are not allowed to be sold.

Commercial areas after boarding control at these airports remain available in order to provide the best possible service to passengers.

For shops located at airports in the Autonomous Regions of the Azores and of Madeira, the restrictions applied are those resulting from regional legislation.

Yes. All passengers, staff and visitors are required to wear a facemask inside the airport facilities and during the flight.

On arrival

Yes. All passengers, irrespective of their country of origin, will have their temperature checked. The temperature is measured using a walkthrough automatic screening system which allows for triaging, without any stop.

Before departure

No. Airports do not check temperature on departure. However, some airlines do check temperature at the time of boarding. If in doubt, please contact your airline.

Despite the existing restrictions on the transport of liquids onboard, exceptionally, it is currently allowed to take containers of alcohol-based hand sanitiser larger than 100 ml in hand baggage, at a maximum of 500 ml per container and 2L per passenger. Aerosols must be protected with a lid so that content is not inadvertently released.

The restrictions on other liquids remain in place.

Currently, circulation in land borders between Portugal and Spain is limited to essential travels, and circulation may be restricted between some areas. Before travelling, check with the official entities (e.g.: Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas)

Yes. Although there is a curfew in force and there are circulation restrictions, passengers with a boarding card and their companions may travel to and from the airport.

- We reiterate the importance of reducing travel to airports to the minimum and exclusively for passengers, in order to avoid unnecessary crowds in the airport terminals;

- LIMITED ACCESS TO THE AIRPORTS - Access to Lisbon, Porto and Faro Airport Terminals is limited. Only passengers carrying a valid airline ticket for that day and staff may access airport facilities.