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[M18CTID]

Hopefully, but the before return LFT/PCR and after arrival home PCR tests are UK requirements, so it’s at least two tests

Ok, cheers. I found this regarding tests before getting the flight home. Seems it's only available for TAP passengers and only at Lisbon but this is a route and an airline that I'm considering. Only 21 Euro for a Quick Antigen Test - is that the same as a LFT?

TAP Partners | TAP Air Portugal

www.flytap.com

 

[Impeccable One]

Hopefully, but the before return LFT/PCR and after arrival home PCR tests are UK requirements, so it’s at least two tests

The one question I’m trying to find an answer to is; if we need a pre-departure test for a flight on the Friday, I could do a rapid test Thu or Fri and would that test satisfy the current requirement for the pre-return test for my flight on the Sunday?

Everything I’m reading doesn’t mention where the pre-return test must be taken, only it must be done during the 3 days prior (Thu/Fri/Sat) to the date of the return flight(Sun)

This would save a load of hassle for all of us that are only doing 2 or 3 nights out there.

 

[WeAreTheKippax]

Loads of direct flight from Stanstead - Porto from Thursday through Monday. I’d imagine Chelsea will have a fair few out there.

 

[Tonster]

Ok, cheers. I found this regarding tests before getting the flight home. Seems it's only available for TAP passengers and only at Lisbon but this is a route and an airline that I'm considering. Only 21 Euro for a Quick Antigen Test - is that the same as a LFT?

TAP Partners | TAP Air Portugal

www.flytap.com

Yeah I’m pretty sure antigen test is LFT. Was looking this up and that’s definitely ok for the return test. You present at checkin/boarding and at border force (if they ask)

 

[Tonster]

The one question I’m trying to find an answer to is; if we need a pre-departure test for a flight on the Friday, I could do a rapid test Thu or Fri and would that test satisfy the current requirement for the pre-return test for my flight on the Sunday?

Everything I’m reading doesn’t mention where the pre-return test must be taken, only it must be done during the 3 days prior (Thu/Fri/Sat) to the date of the return flight(Sun)

This would save a load of hassle for all of us that are only doing 2 or 3 nights out there.

I think so. If Portugal accept an LFT on the way out (currently it’s PCR though) then it’s my understanding you can use that on the way back if it’s less than 72 hours from taking it.

 

[cyclops]

Does anyone know if alcohol in your system affects the lateral flow test result?

 

[Tonster]

Does anyone know if alcohol in your system affects the lateral flow test result?

It doesn’t. We do one twice a week at work with the Stockport HA

 

[John Wayne]

Does anyone know if alcohol in your system affects the lateral flow test result?

The pubs in Portugal shut at 10:30pm, just give yourself 12 hours before taking it the next morning ;)

 

[Impeccable One]

I think so. If Portugal accept an LFT on the way out (currently it’s PCR though) then it’s my understanding you can use that on the way back if it’s less than 72 hours from taking it.

Yes, just found the text for current rules;

“If you take your test in the UK, ahead of a return journey of less than 3 days, you must use a private test provider. You cannot use a National Health Service (NHS) test.“

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This is perfect, test Thu or Fri in UK for a Fri outbound and use that test for the inbound on Sun.

This is worst case, I think UK/Portugal may make changes prior to the game date that ease requirements.

 

[M18CTID]

I think so. If Portugal accept an LFT on the way out (currently it’s PCR though) then it’s my understanding you can use that on the way back if it’s less than 72 hours from taking it.

So providing Portugal relax it to accept LFT we could be looking at a DIY LFT that may do us for both flights (providing within 72 hours of course), and just forking out for the PCR when we get home? Or would we need to do the LFT at a designated test centre in the UK? If it's greater than 72 hours between flights is there anything stopping us taking our own LFT test kit with us to Portugal to use for the flight home? I'm well stocked as just remembered that work gave me a box containing 7 Rapid Antigen tests yesterday!