Pre-Departure COVID-19 Testing
Book the right test for your trip
Some countries may require a negative COVID-19 test prior to entering the country. Check Gov.uk for entry restrictions, testing, or quarantine requirements for the country you are travelling to.
Our test providers use medical practitioners to take your sample, reducing the likelihood of an inconclusive result or the risk that tests are delayed in the post.
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.
1. Find the right test for your trip
Please choose your test type from the options above.
However, please remember to check your destination. Certain destinations require specific tests and the results to be presented in a particular format.
Make sure both the type of test and the test provider’s certificate (which could be paper or digital) are accepted by the country you are travelling to.
Please check the foreign government guidelines for your destination, as well as the UK Government COVID-19 travel advice.
RT PCR (next day/48 hours)
Results next day/within 48 hours
RT PCR Test (12 hours)
Results in 12 hours*
RT PCR Test (3 hours)
Results in less than 3 hours
The RT PCR (Reverse-Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction) test is one of the most common forms of COVID-19 testing. A sample is taken by swab and result time is dependent on which PCR test option you chose.
RT PCR (next day/48 hours) - results next day by 23:59/within 48 hours
RT PCR (12 hours) - results within 12 hours*
RT PCR (3 hours) - results in less than 3 hours
If you are unsure of which test you require, please check the foreign government guidelines for your destination, as well as the UK Government COVID-19 travel advice.
You should consider how recently your destination requires you to have been tested when booking your slot.
* On tests taken before 15:00
2. Our test providers
Randox offers three PCR test options depending on how quickly you need your results.
If travelling in a group of 3 or more you can receive a discount of up to 10% on the price above for the same products by entering the appropriate product code at checkout, please quote: family-nextday; family-sameday; family-express.
*Next day by 23:59
** On tests taken before 15:00
3. Where to have the tests done
Walk through COVID-19 travel testing is available at:
Opening hours: 07:00-19:00
If arriving by car, please stay in Short Stay Blue (parking fees apply).
Short Stay Yellow
London Stansted Airport
Terminal Road North
CM24 1PP
Do not eat or drink for half an hour before your test as it may affect the result.
If travelling in a group of 3 or more you can receive a 10% discount on the price above for the same products by entering the appropriate product code at checkout, please quote: family-nextday ; family-sameday ; family-express.
*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.
Rapid Antigen
Results in less than 1 hour
The Rapid Antigen test is only an option for entry into specific countries. The sample is taken through swab or saliva, with the results taking less than an hour.
If you are unsure of which test you require, please check the foreign government guidelines for your destination, as well as the UK Government COVID-19 travel advice.
You should consider how recently your destination requires you to have been tested when booking your slot.
2. Our test providers
If travelling in a group of 3 or more you can receive a 10% discount on the price above for the same products by entering the following code at checkout, please quote the following: family-antigen.
3. Where to have the tests done
Walk through COVID-19 travel testing is available at:
Opening hours: 07:00-19:00
If arriving by car, please stay in Short Stay Blue (parking fees apply).
Short Stay Yellow
London Stansted Airport
Terminal Road North
CM24 1PP
Do not eat or drink for half an hour before your test as it may affect the result.
If travelling in a group of 3 or more you can receive a 10% discount on the price above for the same products by entering the following code at checkout, please quote the following: family-antigen.
*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.
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