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Check what requirements you need for your trip

Do you need to get a COVID 19 test to travel?

With the Quirón, Arquimea and Eurofins laboratories you have the COVID test you need at your fingertips; PCR, antigens or saliva.
Contact one of these three laboratories now and you will have a reliable, fast and safe test that will allow you to travel with all the guarantees.

The best laboratories for your COVID tests. Book your test now!

Laboratorios Quirón

Quirón: At the forefront of healthcare

Quirón is one of the most important laboratories in Spain and has a large network across the country. 

  • Prices: PCR for €75 (€95) and antigen for €35 (€40). 

  • You can easily get a COVID test before you fly, whether you need a PCR, antigen or serological test. Saliva tests are also available for destinations that accept this test. 

  • They give you the option of booking an appointment online and paying instantly.

  • They also give you all the information on specific requirements to travel to your chosen destination.

Book your test

Laboratorios Arquimea

Arquimea: Home tests for you

Laboratorios Arquimea offer you COVID tests in the comfort of your own home. 

  • Prices: PCR for €80 (€85€) and antigen for €55. Pack of 5 PCRs at home for €60 per unit (€80€ per unit).

  • All you have to do is request the COVID test that you need and you can take your own sample comfortably at home. 

  • You will receive the results by e-mail within 24-48 hours. 

  • Arquimea also have laboratories in several parts of Spain, such as Madrid, Seville and Malaga. 

Book your test

Laboratorios Eurofins

And if you are abroad, Eurofins is the laboratory for you

Laboratorios Eurofins offer you COVID tests, not only in Spain but also in other European countries, with more than 1,000 testing points. They are also present in the US. 

  • Prices: PCR €74,90 (€110) in the city and €70 at the airport. Antigen €35 (€40) in the city and €29.17 at the airport. 

  • Payment must be made at the laboratory. 

  • Eurofins is one of the international companies that specialise in COVID testing. 

  • Get the information you need on the destination you are travelling to.

Book your test

List of laboratories by country of origin

Argentina

Buenos Aires
Our partner Quirónprevención in Argentina offers preferential prices for Iberia customers. To book your appointment dial (+54) 91138690366 and get your COVID test to fly.

Brasil

Clínica CR Diagnósticos

Book a COVID test with preferential prices for Iberia customers at the CR Diagnostics Clinic. Reserve in the following link: https://pcrcovid.com.br/iberia/

Chile

Cellus
Book your COVID test with Cellus and enjoy exclusive discounts for Iberia customers:https://viajerosiberia.cellus.cl/

Colombia

Bogota
Book your PCR test in "Clinica de la Mujer" with special discounts for Iberia customers. You can book on this link
https://clinicadelamujer.com.co/solicitud-de-cita-pruebas-covid-iberia/

Medellin
Get your COVID test with preferential prices for Iberia customers in "Clinica Medellin". Book your appointment now on the following link
https://www.clinicamedellin.com/servicios-y-especialidades/servicios/laboratorio-clinico/

Cali
Iberia customers get preferential prices to do their COVID test in "Clinica Imbanaco". You can book calling (+57 2) 5186000, (+57 2) 3821000, (+57 2) 3851000 or alternatively sending an email to citas@imbanaco.com.co

Costa Rica

SYNLAB
Book an appointment at SYNLAB by mail with a special price for Iberia customers of $ 70 by writing to the following email: pasajerosiberia@labinlab.com

Bluemedical
If you prefer to make an online appointment with Bluemedical, you can do it for $ 90 through the following link: https://covid.bluemedical.me/iberia

Ecuador

SYNLAB
Book your COVID test with SYNLAB and enjoy exclusive discounts for Iberia customers: https://synlab-ecuador.com/viaje/

Spain

Melio España
You can book your COVID test with Melio with a 10% discount through the following link: https://business.melio.es/partners/melio-for-iberia-en

Quironprevención
Book your COVID test with Quironprevention and enjoy exclusive discounts for Iberia customers: https://www.quironsalud.es/qp-iberia/es

AlianzaCOVID19
Receive your COVID19 test at home to get your travel certicate. You can also get anexclusive discount on the following link: https://alianzacovid19.es/iberia

Travel COVID Test
Book your appointment at the airport in Madrid, Malaga or Sevilla and get your test from 24,45€. Iberia customers will have preferential asistance. You can book your appointment in: https://travelcovidtestcenter.com/madrid/

Eurofins
You can book your COVID test with Eurofins with an exclusive price from €70 PCR and €29.17 antigens for being an Iberia customer through the following link:
https://eurofins-megalab.com/bonos-de-pruebas-covid-19-para-facilitar-desplazamientos-con-iberia/

United States

EmpowerDX
Receive your test through this link:  https://empowerdxlab.com

Guatemala

Bluemedical
Get your COVID test with preferential prices for Iberia customers in "Bluemedical". Book your appointment now on the following link: https://bit.ly/3uphgSk

Morocco

Eurofins
You can book your COVID test at Eurofins with a discount through the following link: https://www.covid19testing.eu/es-es/

México

Chopo
Over 60 locations across Mexico. Call to book your appointment and provide the exclusive promo code "105363" to benefit from Iberia customers preferential prices:
CDMX: (+52) 55 8650 8509
CUN: (+52) 99 88002157
GDL Y MTY: (+52) 33 89952360

LAPI
Located in Mexico city and in Mexico airport. When you call to book your appointment, identify yourself as an Iberia customer to get preferential prices
(+52) 55 5593 7517

Laboratorio MDT
Located in Mexico city airport Gate F3. To book your COVID test, call by phone and identify yourself as an Iberia customer to get preferential prices
Morning: +52 55 6917 7935
Afternoon: +52 56 1363 1516

Hospital Español
Go to the Hospital Español (located in Av Ejército Nacional 613, CDMX, phone number (+52) 55 5255-9600), from Monday to Saturday between 09:00 and 21:00 hrs with your Iberia ticket to have a preferential price for your PCR test.
For more information click here

Panama

Vidateclab
Take your Covid test with Vidateclab and get an exclusive price for Iberia customers. 
https://iberia.vidateclab.com

Minimed
Take your Covid test with Minimed and get an exclusive price for Iberia B/.55 customers. 
https://form.jotform.com/211676181960863

Peru

Lima
Book your COVID test in Aptus (quirónprevención) with preferential prices for Iberia customers. All information regarding the available tests and prices are in the following link
https://teleticket.com.pe/iberiaviajatranquilo

Portugal

Several locations
Book your COVID test appointment in any location across the country with SIPRP and get your PCR certificate to fly. Iberia customers have preferential prices when booking through the following link
https://siprpsafety.siprp.pt/iberia/testepcr

United Kingdom

Melio UK
Same day and next day COVID tests available at over 25 locations nationwide, exclusive discounts for Iberia customers with no hidden extras, and return tests available in Spain.
https://fly.meliohealth.co.uk/

ExpressTest
ExpressTest (PCR tests at Heathrow, Gatwick and Edinburgh airports from £60)
https://www.expresstest.co.uk/iberia_cpd_2020_es

Medicspot
Get your "Fit to Fly" certificate with Medicpost and remember to enter your IBERIA code when you book your test.
http://medicspot.co.uk/iberia

Halo
Book your Covid test with Halo and remember to enter the IBERIA code on the payment page to get your discount
https://haloverify.com/

Randox
Get your Covid test for £43 and send it to Randox for analysis. Claim your discount with the code "IBERIA"
https://fly.randox.com/
Get your Covid Lateral Flow Home test for £21.50 and use the “Randox Certifly” App to get your documentation. Claim your discount with the code "IBERIA"
https://fly.randox.com/
Get your Covid PCR In Clinic test from £50 at various Airports and Clinics. Claim your discount with the code "IBERIA"
Get your Covid Lateral Flow In Clinic test for £30 at various Airports and Clinics.
https://fly.randox.com/

 

Europe

Europe
You can book your COVID test at Eurofins with a discount through the following link
https://www.covid19testing.eu/es-es/

Portugal
Book your COVID appointment at any SIPRP location in the country and do your PCR to be able to fly. Iberia customers enjoy a preferential price when making their reservation at the following link:
https://siprpsafety.siprp.pt/iberia/testepcr

Types of COVID tests

PCR

What does a PCR test consist of?

PCR tests, an acronym for "polymerase chain reaction" in English, detect the presence of genetic material for a pathogen by using a biological sample taken the patient's nostrils or throat. In the case of the coronavirus, this material is an RNA molecule.

This is the most reliable test, almost 100% efficient and capable of detecting the virus in the initial stages.

PCRs are applied when COVID-19 is suspected, and they work in both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. If the PCR shows a positive result, the presence of the virus is diagnosed.

Antígenos

How is an antigen test performed?

Antigen tests are used to find out whether a patient is infected with COVID, since they detect viral proteins.

These tests are carried out with a nasal or saliva sample and results only take 10-15 minutes. They are most effective in the period of highest viral load: that is, with the onset of symptoms, when the disease is most contagious.

Each type of antigen test has its own level of effectiveness, so the European Commission has made a list of the main brands whose specificity is 97% and sensitivity is 90%.

 

Saliva

How is the saliva test performed?

Saliva tests identify the presence of genetic material from the virus in saliva samples, instead of the usual nose and throat swab. Results take up to 48 hours after taking the sample and provide information on the presence of the virus at the time of the test.

The saliva PCR test is valid for all currently identified coronavirus strains.

A sample of 1 ml saliva is collected in a tube. This sample is analysed with reagents to detect if there are coronavirus RNA molecules.

Country regulations

To plan your journey as smoothly as possible, be sure to check in advance the restrictions and requirements currently in place in different countries.

Frequent questions

Where can I get a test?

Thanks to these laboratories you can get COVID tests done in almost all Spanish capital cities and in many other parts of Europe and the US. 

What time are the centres open?

You will need to check each place where you want to take the COVID test but in most cases tests can be taken from Monday to Saturday. 

What types of tests are there and what do they consist of?

The following tests are available:

PCR test
A PCR is a molecular test based on the detection of RNA for the SARS-CoV-2 virus by RT-PCR. This is currently the benchmark test for diagnosing the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the early stages of the disease. The molecular detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is very specific, so a positive result confirms the detection of the virus. A negative result does not always mean the virus is absent since it depends on the viral load in the sample. If a negative result is obtained for a patient suspected of being infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, it should be confirmed with a second test.

Rapid antigen test
This test looks for proteins, or antigens, found on the surface of the virus, to detect whether the person is infected at that moment in time. It provides essential information at a precise stage of the infection cycle when people are at greater risk of spreading the disease. It is therefore a useful tool for containing the spread of the virus. The turnaround time for results is very fast and they are available at the health centre where the test is taken.

These tests are highly reliable and have been approved by the health authorities in many countries.

In both cases, the sample is taken by nasal swab and there is no need to be tested on an empty stomach.

Saliva test

This test consists of amplification of the RNA for SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus from a saliva sample. You can take the sample for the test yourself without having to leave your home.   .

 

 

How much do the tests cost?

Iberia has teamed up with Quirónprevención to be able to offer tests to passengers at a special price:

  • The turnaround time for PCR tests is 24-48 hours and the cost is €90
  • Rapid antigen tests cost €40 and the results are available within the hour.
  • Saliva tests cost €98 and the results are available within 24-48 hours.

 

What happens if I do not arrive in time to take a PCR?

If because of the date, the time spent in the destination or the place where you wish to take the test, it is not possible to have a PCR or saliva test, you will be notified before contracting the service.

What happens to my flight if I test positive?

If your test result is positive you will not be able to travel. In this case, you will be promptly informed of the alternative options after formal confirmation and the application of specific protocols for each case.

We also offer insurance covering cancellation due to COVID19 that may be purchased together with your ticket when you book your flight.

What do I need to travel from Spain?

A number of our destinations require a PCR or antigen test certificate to enter the country. This test will help you avoid restrictive measures when you arrive at your destination so you can enjoy your trip.

You can check the requirements for each country on the map on this page.

When are customer services available when making an appointment?

Customer services are available at the Quirón, Arquimea and Eurofins laboratories 24 hours-a-day in Spanish and English.

Can I change my appointment?

Once the appointment is booked, you can change it by calling the laboratories' call centre providing you do so at least two hours before the appointment is to take place. Returns or modifications on the contracted product are not allowed.

Can I contract this service if I haven't booked a flight with Iberia or Iberia Express?

Yes, the service can be contracted through the laboratories' customer services. However, Iberia customers who have booked a flight will have priority when appointments are assigned. Contact them to check availability for the service.

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Seguro Allianz

You can plan your trip with peace of mind with our insurance policies that include protection against COVID. You can purchase them when you buy your ticket, via our booking management page or when you check in.

Check in your baggage from home

BoB picks up your baggage up from your home and puts it on the plane for you. It's really simple and secure.
Choose the service that suits you best, "Pick up and Check in" or "From the plane to your home". Services cost from €20.

Iberia in the face of Covid-19

Our aircraft have all the necessary equipment and our crews understand the procedure for assisting passengers.
We've reinforced the cleaning of all aircraft, equipment and facilities with disinfectants that kill the virus.