Arrivals COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 testing for arrivals at Stansted Airport
Book Your COVID-19 Test
From 15th February 2021, all UK arrivals are required to book a two test package prior to travel*. Proof of booking must be shown in order to travel to the UK. Travellers must then self-isolate for 10 days, and take the two tests on Day 2 and Day 8 after arrival. The results of these two tests do not allow travellers to leave self-isolation early. From 11th March 2021, the two test package may be taken at the airport testing facility.
The 'Day 2' test may be taken up to two days after arrival – for example, it can be taken on the day of arrival.
You may leave your place of quarantine in order to be tested.
The Government’s Test to Release scheme is continuing in parallel. Under the scheme, travellers can opt also to purchase a test at the airport from Day 5 after arrival. Upon receiving a negative Test to Release result, travellers may leave quarantine; however, they must still complete both the Day 2 and Day 8 tests.
* Travellers who have recently been in Red List Countries must book a quarantine hotel package, which includes two tests. Travellers who have recently been in Red List Countries cannot use Test to Release.
Please do not use the airport testing facility if you suspect you may have COVID-19. If this is the case, you must use NHS testing facilities.
Travellers must not use NHS testing facilities for travel related purposes.
*By clicking a booking link on this page, you are leaving the London Stansted Airport website and making a booking with a third party partner.
Important Information
Please remember to complete a Passenger Locator Form before you arrive in the UK. This should include your booking reference for your Day 2 and Day 8 test package, as well as your Test to Release booking if you have made one. Make sure that your chosen test provider is on the UK Government’s approved provider list.
Arrivals Testing Options
If you are travelling through Stansted Airport, you currently have two options for testing on arrival.*
Get a test at our airport testing facility. Getting a test taken by a medical practitioner such as Collinson reduces the risk of an inconclusive test result and of tests being delayed in the post, giving you the best chance to actually leave quarantine on Day 10.
Alternatively, get a test with one of our high street test partners.
How It Works
Book your test slot with one of our travel test providers; Collinson at Stansted Airport or one of our local partners.
Arrive at your appointed time at your chosen testing facility, with any required identification and proof of booking for your test. Please remember to wear a mask unless exempt due to health reasons.
Your test sample will be collected by a clinical professional to be analysed.
You will then receive your test results within the turnaround time guaranteed by your chosen provider.
Testing Centre Location
The Stansted Airport COVID-19 testing facility can be found next to WHSmith in Arrivals.
If arriving by car please park in Short Stay Orange (parking fees apply).
Note: Please do not confuse the airport travel testing facility with the NHS drive-through testing facility also located on airport grounds.
Opening Hours: 07:00 - 16:00, 7 days a week
Car Park Location
Directions to Car Park
Short Stay Orange
Note: once at the airport, please follow signs to Short Stay ORANGE ZONE
From London:
Leave the M11 at J8a.
Follow the road for just over 1 mile and take the Stansted Airport. Branch left, then at the Bassingbourn roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Thremhall Avenue.
At Coopers End Roundabout take the third exit, following signs to the Short Stay Car Parks.
From Cambridge:
Leave the M11 at Junction 8.
Take the A120 exit to Stansted Airport. At Priory Wood Roundabout take the 3rd exit, merge onto the A120 and branch left. At the Bassingbourn roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Thremhall Avenue.
At Coopers End Roundabout take the third exit, following signs to the Short Stay Car Parks.
Paying For Parking
When you arrive at the car park, take a token from the barrier. When exiting the car park, insert the token into the barrier followed by a credit/debit card.
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Local COVID-19 Travel Test Provider
If you don’t live near or are unable to get to the airport for testing, you can also take a COVID-19 travel test at local MASTA clinics. Stansted Airport has partnered with MASTA, who are offering a RT PCR test.
If you are travelling from Stansted Airport, you can get a 5% discount off your test at MASTA by filling in this form and taking the discount code with you on the day of your test.
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