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Old Apr 22, 2021, 7:51 am
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Originally Posted by infrequently
One more question related to this. On my ticket (CGK - IST - IAD), it seems to defer to the US Government's testing requirements:

Of note, the policy requires a PCR test or antigen test. Antigen tests are MUCH faster and cheaper than PCR tests, so will TK allow me to board with just a negative Rapid Antigen Test?
As mentioned yes, TK would accept an antigen test on USA flights, however, without a PCR test you wouldn't be able to enter Turkey during your layover and you must stay in the international transit zone during your entire stay.
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