UAE-India flights: Full list of Covid tests, lounge costs at airports

Dubai - The costs for molecular and PCR tests vary from airport to airport.

UAE travellers to India are having to deal with increased Covid-related costs, as the country's revised travel regulations kicked in on February 23.

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Airport authorities and travel agents have advised passengers to carry enough money to pay for the molecular or PCR tests. These costs vary from airport to airport, however.

Here is a breakdown of what you will need to pay at various entry ports, according to Emirates Airlines:

Ahmedabad

The on-arrival molecular test will cost approximately Rs800 per person.

In order to expedite the sampling process upon arrival at Ahmedabad, all passengers are requested to fill the required information on the Supratech website.

Bangalore

All passengers travelling to Bengaluru must download the Aarogya Setu app, Quarantine Watch app, and Apthamitra app on their mobile devices.

On‑arrival molecular test costs per person are as follows:

> RT‑PCR (express): Rs3,000 (results in 30 minutes)

> RT‑PCR (normal): Rs500 (results in 4 hours)

Passengers arriving from Brazil and South Africa and who test positive for Covid‑19 will have to undergo institutional quarantine for 14 days at government provided facilities at government cost. Passengers may also choose to stay at self‑paid facilities.

Chennai

On‑arrival molecular test will cost approximately Rs1,200 to Rs2,500 per person.

All passengers must ensure Tamil Nadu e‑pass is applied and details are ready to be shown to state health authorities. Authorities must be contacted at least 48 hours prior to departure to update the details of the e‑pass.

Transfer passengers on arrival who are travelling to other states have to apply for fresh e‑pass on arrival and follow the other state processes when connecting on to a domestic flight. Transfer facility of passengers and baggage will not be available.

Delhi

Medical visas issued prior to October 2020, even if still valid, will not be accepted for entry into Maharashtra.