COVID-19 information hub

Check this list of authorised COVID-19 test laboratories (opens in a new window) in each of our current destinations. This includes a list of COVID-19 test laboratories in Dubai (opens in a new window).

For more information about special rates and COVID-19 PCR test requirements for travel to and from Dubai, go to our Travel requirements for Dubai page(opens in the same window) .

For information about COVID-19 test requirements for travel to our current worldwide destinations, go to our Travel requirements by destination page(opens in the same window) .

If you do not have the correct travel documents and required negative COVID-19 test certificate you will not be able to board the flight.

The COVID-19 test requirements vary in each destination.

You may need to take a COVID-19 PCR test before you travel to or connect through Dubai. Children under 12 years old and passengers with moderate or severe disabilities do not have to take the test to travel or connect through Dubai. Moderate or severe disability includes neurological disorders and intellectual or developmental disabilities. For example: Acute spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Ataxia, Autism spectrum, Bell's palsy, Brain tumours, Cerebral aneurysm, Cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy and seizures. All other passengers, including those who are visually impaired, hearing impaired or physically challenged must hold a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate as per the requirements.

For more details visit our Travel requirements for Dubai page(opens in the same window).

If you are travelling beyond Dubai, you need to check the COVID-19 test requirements for your final destination on our Travel requirements by destination page(opens in the same window).

There may be specific departure requirements in your country before you leave. Check the information on our Travel Requirements page(opens in the same window).

You must wear a cloth or medical mask throughout Dubai International, during boarding, throughout your flight, and as you leave the aircraft. Children under 6 years old and customers who have certain medical conditions do not have to wear a mask.

Due to local government regulations, only medical face masks are accepted on flights from Dubai to Germany, France, and Austria.

If for medical reasons you’re unable to wear a mask throughout your entire journey, you need to complete a Medical Information Form (MEDIF)(opens in the same window)  before your flight.

This applies to:

Customers with the following cognitive, intellectual or sensory conditions

• Parkinson's disease
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Dementia
• Hydrocephalus
• Down syndrome
• Developmental delay
• Autism spectrum condition

Customers who require supplemental oxygen or have the following respiratory conditions:

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Heart failure
• Cystic fibrosis
• Asthma

The transit rules for Dubai depend on where you are travelling from, where you have transited through, and the requirements of your final destination. It also depends on the countries you have recently visited.

Check the latest rules for transiting in Dubai as a tourist(opens in the same window) or a resident(opens in the same window).

You must also meet the requirements for every country you travel to and transit through on your journey, in addition to your final destination(opens in the same window).

The rules change frequently so check for updates regularly before you travel.

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