If you're travelling internationally, you may need a COVID-19 pre-departure PCR or Rapid Antigen test, even if you've received a COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID-19 has changed the way we travel. You may need to provide proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result before you can check in for your international flight.
Testing requirements, including valid test types, testing providers and result documentation, are set by the country you are travelling to or transiting through. It's your responsibility to check latest government travel requirements well before your departure date so you can prepare.
Many countries require your test to be taken at a recognised or accredited clinic, laboratory or medical facility. Self-administered COVID-19 tests may be accepted, taken under supervision of a trained person depending on government requirements. You are responsible for paying for your COVID-19 test.
If you're travelling within Australia, see Australian Domestic travel requirements.
- Sydney International Airport
- Melbourne International Airport
- Brisbane International Airport
- Abbot Pathology Laboratory (SA)
- Dorevitch Pathology (VIC)
- Laverty Pathology (NSW and ACT)
- QML Pathology (QLD and NSW - Northern)
- Tasmanian Medical Laboratories (TAS)
- Western Diagnostic Pathology (WA and NT)
- Locations in NSW, VIC, ACT, SA, WA and QLD
- Locations in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland
- Capital Pathology (ACT and South-East NSW)
- Clinipath Pathology (WA)
- Clinpath Pathology (SA)
- Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology / Barratt & Smith Pathology (NSW)
- Hobart / Launceston / North West Pathology (TAS)
- Melbourne Pathology (VIC)
- Southern.IML Pathology (NSW - Wollongong, Illawara region)
- Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology (NT, QLD and Northern NSW)
- Jobfit (NSW, QLD, VIC and WA)
- Safework Laboratories (NSW, QLD, VIC and WA)
- Locations in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia
Where can I get my COVID-19 test?
The following testing facilities provide valid tests along with approved paperwork which you may require for International travel.+ Discounts are available at some laboratories for Qantas passengers#.
Australia
Tests offered Indicative Price |
Histopath Collection Locations See all Histopath locationsOpens external site in a new window. |
 Tests offered Indicative Price (PCR test) Promo Code |
Healius Collection Locations See all Healius locations.Opens external site in a new window |
Tests offered Indicative Price Promo Code |
Australian Clinical Labs Locations See all Clinical Labs locationsOpens external site in a new window. |
 Tests offered Indicative Price (PCR test) |
4Cyte Pathology Locations |
Tests offered Indicative Price (PCR test) |
Sonic Travel Testing Locations |
 Tests offered Indicative Price (PCR test) Promo Code |
Safework Collection Locations See all Safework locations.Opens external site in a new window |
Tests offered Indicative Price (Supervised RAT test) |
Priceline Locations See all Priceline locationsOpens external site in a new window. |
It's important you choose your test provider carefully, including doing your own research into:
- the services they supply,
- testing locations,
- whether a booking and/or doctor's referral is required,
- if the clinic tests all ages,
- costs and turnaround times, and
- whether they can provide acceptable documentation to travel.
Note: Qantas does not take responsibility for any delay by a test provider in providing results. It's your responsibility to ensure you obtain a valid COVID-19 test certificate in time for check-in.
Important Information
Undertake the required COVID-19 pre-departure test under the advice of a medical practitioner.
+ Qantas does not endorse, recommend or approve any providers listed above. Qantas does not take responsibility for any delay by a test provider in providing results. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they obtain a valid test certificate in time for check-in.
# Discount available to Qantas passengers and subject to change without prior notice.