Fit to Fly PCR from Boots

[SorryPardonWhat]

If I get a PCR test done on a Monday morning at Boots will I be have a fit to fly certificate by Wednesday morning? Do I need to show this at checkin? Haven't left the country for two years and finding this really stressful.

[NavigatingAdolescence]

Are there not FAQs on the Boots/airport/airline websites?

[SorryPardonWhat]

They just say I should have the result within 48 hours. I wondered what people's experience was.

[stilllookingforthehills]

I've just arrived in Turkey using boots fit to fly and Manchester airport tasked for the printed copy as well as the email version. I would print everything out before you leave. We arrived into Istanbul and no paper version looked at just the email. Better to be prepared during these covid times. Also the queues are awful at checkin we just about made our flight. Allow plenty of time!

[ineedaholidayandwine]

Can anyone clarify the testing situation? Do you need a test before flying regardless of destination or only if the country your going to requires it (looking at Balearics)? I'm double jabbed and have been for 7 weeks.

[Bichette]

It depends on the entry requirements of the country you are visiting.

[MinervaMcGonagall45]

I have used Boots four times and have had my results back between 13 and 15 hours after each test.

[User125547]

Yes, boots were 24 hours for me

[ineedaholidayandwine]

Thank you @Bichette i thought that was the case

[SorryPardonWhat]

Oh wow Minerva that's quick! I'm getting myself in such a tizz about it, think it's because I haven't been abroad for two years now. Yes will print ever out, thanks for the tip.

[playplayplay]

For those who used the Boots Fit To Fly, did anyone use the at home test kit they sell, or was it the in store test? I was considering it for the reduced cost but I'm worried about delays with the results.

[MinervaMcGonagall45]

I used the in store tests. That way you know the test is done correctly. The tests are collected from the store by courier and taken to the lab so no postal delays. Worth the extra money for Day 5 test to release and the fit to fly tests.

[Nootkah]

@stilllookingforthehills Isnt Turkey on UK red list? I take it youre not coming back for a while ?

[stilllookingforthehills]

Yes currently on the red list, we have a holiday home here so going to stay until it goes to Amber. I'm in Kas and it's the Russians on the sunbeds sadly no brits yet

[Watapalava]

I’ve booked 3 hour pcr tests at Manchester airport

Pain having to do the airport two days on the run but I couldn’t cope with the wait plus you need time to act (move holiday etc) if anyone tests come back positive

[SorryPardonWhat]

We ended up booking Manchester airport tests too.

[Pissinthepottyplease]

@stilllookingforthehills

Yes currently on the red list, we have a holiday home here so going to stay until it goes to Amber. I'm in Kas and it's the Russians on the sunbeds sadly no brits yet

Out of curiosity how long do you think it will take to move to Amber and how long are you prepared and able to stay out there?

[User45321]

Just booked at www.msiclinics.com/covid-19-testing/ :)