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.
Do not confuse the airport travel testing facility with the NHS drive through testing facility also located on airport grounds.
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
Please select the test provider from the options above.
Both of our test providers offer a range of testing products, however price and the time taken to receive tests results may vary by product and test provider.
Please take a look at both providers to make sure you are familiar with all of the testing options available to you.
Please enter the following code at checkout to unlock the displayed prices: MANTEST
3. Where to have the tests done
We offer both drive through and walk through testing options.
Please select the most suitable option.
Drive through COVID-19 travel testing is available at:
Opening hours: 07:00-19:00
When using a drive through testing centre, remember that you must attend your appointment in a vehicle.
Do not eat or drink for half an hour before your test as it may affect the result.
Please enter the following code at checkout to unlock the displayed prices: MANTEST
*By clicking a booking link on this page, you are leaving the Manchester Airport website and making a booking with a third party partner.
Walk through testing is available at the site listed below:
Opening hours: 07:00-19:00
When using a drive through testing centre, remember that you must attend your appointment in a vehicle.
Do not eat or drink for half an hour before your test as it may affect the result.
Please enter the following code at checkout to unlock the displayed prices: MANTEST
*By clicking a booking link on this page, you are leaving the Manchester Airport website and making a booking with a third party partner.
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 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.
* Next day by 23:59
** On tests taken before 15:00
4. Where to have the tests done
Randox offers drive through testing. Please select 'drive through testing' above.
Drive through COVID-19 travel testing is available at:
Opening hours: 07:00-19:00
When using a drive through testing centre, remember that you must attend your appointment in a vehicle.
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 Manchester Airport website and making a booking with a third party partner.
Walk through COVID-19 travel testing is available at:
Opening hours: 07:00-19:00
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 Manchester Airport website and making a booking with a third party partner.
RT LAMP Test
Results in 90 mins
The RT LAMP (Reverse-Transcription Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification) test is an option for entrance into certain countries. A swab is used to take a sample and results take less than 90 minutes.
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
Please select the test provider from the options above.
Both of our test providers offer a range of testing products, however price and the time taken to receive tests results may vary by product and test provider.
Please take a look at both providers to make sure you are familiar with all of the testing options available to you.
Please enter the following code at checkout to unlock the displayed prices: MANTEST
3. Where to have the tests done
We offer both drive through and walk through testing options.
Please select the most suitable option.
Drive through COVID-19 travel testing is available at:
Opening hours: 07:00-19:00
When using a drive through testing centre, remember that you must attend your appointment in a vehicle.
Do not eat or drink for half an hour before your test as it may affect the result.
Please enter the following code at checkout to unlock the displayed prices: MANTEST
*By clicking a booking link on this page, you are leaving the Manchester Airport website and making a booking with a third party partner.
Walk through testing is available at the site listed below:
Opening hours: 07:00-19:00
Do not eat or drink for half an hour before your test as it may affect the result.
Please enter the following code at checkout to unlock the displayed prices: MANTEST
*By clicking a booking link on this page, you are leaving the Manchester Airport website and making a booking with a third party partner.
If travelling in a group of 3 or more you can receive a 5% discount on the price above by entering the following code at checkout, or if paying onsite, please quote the following: family-lamp
3. Where to have the tests done
Randox offers walk through testing for RT LAMP tests. Please select 'walk through testing' above.
Walk through COVID-19 travel testing is available at:
Opening hours: 07:00-19:00
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 5% discount on the price above by entering the following code at checkout, or if paying onsite, please quote the following: family-lamp
*By clicking a booking link on this page, you are leaving the Manchester 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
Please select the test provider from the options above.
Both of our test providers offer a range of testing products, however price and the time taken to receive tests results may vary by product and test provider.
Please take a look at both providers to make sure you are familiar with all of the testing options available to you.
Please enter the following code at checkout to unlock the displayed prices: MANTEST
3. Where to have the tests done
We offer both drive through and walk through testing options.
Please select the most suitable option.
Drive through COVID-19 travel testing is available at:
Opening hours: 07:00-19:00
When using a drive through testing centre, remember that you must attend your appointment in a vehicle.
Do not eat or drink for half an hour before your test as it may affect the result.
Please enter the following code at checkout to unlock the displayed prices: MANTEST
*By clicking a booking link on this page, you are leaving the Manchester Airport website and making a booking with a third party partner.
Walk through testing is available at the site listed below:
Opening hours: 07:00-19:00
Do not eat or drink for half an hour before your test as it may affect the result.
Please enter the following code at checkout to unlock the displayed prices: MANTEST
*By clicking a booking link on this page, you are leaving the Manchester Airport website and making a booking with a third party partner.
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
Randox offers drive through testing. Please select 'drive through testing' above.
Drive through COVID-19 travel testing is available at:
Opening hours: 07:00-19:00
When using a drive through testing centre, remember that you must attend your appointment in a vehicle.
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 Manchester Airport website and making a booking with a third party partner.
Walk through COVID-19 travel testing is available at:
Opening hours: 07:00-19:00
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 Manchester Airport website and making a booking with a third party partner.
Antibody Test
Results in less than 60 mins
Antibody Test
Results in 48 hours
The Antibody test is currently required for entry into certain countries. It is used to tell if a traveller has come into contact with COVID-19 previously. A blood sample is taken and depending on provider, it can take either under 60 minutes or 48 hours to get results.
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
Please select the test provider from the options above.
Both of our test providers offer a range of testing products, however price and the time taken to receive tests results may vary by product and test provider.
Please take a look at both providers to make sure you are familiar with all of the testing options available to you.
Please enter the following code at checkout to unlock the displayed prices: MANTEST
3. Where to have the tests done
We offer both drive through and walk through testing options.
Please select the most suitable option.
Drive through COVID-19 travel testing is available at:
Opening hours: 07:00-19:00
When using a drive through testing centre, remember that you must attend your appointment in a vehicle.
Do not eat or drink for half an hour before your test as it may affect the result.
Please enter the following code at checkout to unlock the displayed prices: MANTEST
*By clicking a booking link on this page, you are leaving the Manchester Airport website and making a booking with a third party partner.
Walk through testing is available at the site listed below:
Opening hours: 07:00-19:00
Do not eat or drink for half an hour before your test as it may affect the result.
Please enter the following code at checkout to unlock the displayed prices: MANTEST
*By clicking a booking link on this page, you are leaving the Manchester Airport website and making a booking with a third party partner.
If travelling in a group of 3 or more you can receive a 5% discount on the price above for the same three products by entering the following code at checkout, please quote the following: family-antibody.
3. Where to have the tests done
Randox offers walk through testing for Antibody tests. Please select 'walk through testing' above.
Walk through COVID-19 travel testing is available at:
Opening hours: 07:00-19:00
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 5% discount on the price above for the same three products by entering the following code at checkout, please quote the following: family-antibody.
*By clicking a booking link on this page, you are leaving the Manchester Airport website and making a booking with a third party partner.
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