flying BA to Italy
Feb 13, 2021, 9:07 pm
#1
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flying BA to Italy
Does anyone have any experience on taking BA to FCO within the last month? Reading it appears that you need to have a COVID test on Arrival at the airport? How does this work? Do they do it as you get off the aircraft or somewhere else. Also do you have to pay for it or prebook the test?
Also I read that you cannot take public transport can you still rent a car to get to your destination? Many thanks
Also I read that you cannot take public transport can you still rent a car to get to your destination? Many thanks
Last edited by tjinus; Feb 13, 2021 at 9:07 pm Reason: Typo
Feb 13, 2021, 9:28 pm
#2
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Does anyone have any experience on taking BA to FCO within the last month? Reading it appears that you need to have a COVID test on Arrival at the airport? How does this work? Do they do it as you get off the aircraft or somewhere else. Also do you have to pay for it or prebook the test?
Also I read that you cannot take public transport can you still rent a car to get to your destination? Many thanks
Also I read that you cannot take public transport can you still rent a car to get to your destination? Many thanks
If you're not an Italian resident then you might want to reconsider flying with another airline as you're likely to run into trouble here. Reading your other thread you're in transit overnight at LHR from LAX before travelling onwards the next day to FCO. As you will need to clear UK immigration for your night in transit, you will be considered as having been in the UK in the 14 days prior to entering Italy.
Feb 13, 2021, 9:35 pm
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Thank you, I am a registered resident in Italy and understand the requirements. Just looking for anyone with direct experience of the COVID test on arrival at FCO and if you are allowed to rent a car. I live 3 hours from Rome so without being able to use public transport my only option is to rent a car.
Feb 13, 2021, 11:34 pm
#4
Join Date: May 2014
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You can either have your test done prior to flying or, indeed, on arrival. In Rome this summer it worked as follows: upon arrival there were signs for the COVID-19 testing area, which was in the immediate vicinity of the baggage reclaim area. When I arrived there we were shepherded there by soldiers. I'm not too sure of whether that is still active or not, I can ask around.
What I'm reasonably sure of is that the Regione Lazio has created a drive-thru testing area, accessible with a free shuttle bus from the airport, open from 8 to 20 every day.
What I'm reasonably sure of is that the Regione Lazio has created a drive-thru testing area, accessible with a free shuttle bus from the airport, open from 8 to 20 every day.
Feb 14, 2021, 3:03 am
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: London
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Unfortunately I don’t know the answer to the OP’s question on the possibility of renting a car.