From 9th January,  the Irish Government will require all persons departing Great Britain and South Africa for Ireland to provide a negative result of a PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure. The mandatory requirement for a PCR test will be enforced at Border Control in Ireland.

At boarding in Great Britain, Aer Lingus will require all customers to present evidence (e.g. email, text of document) of a negative PCR test result that can subsequently be verified by Border Control staff in Ireland. Customers that do not have such evidence will be advised that they may be prosecuted on arrival if they proceed to travel.

Aer Lingus customers that do not wish to travel can change their flight for free* up to two hours before travel, on every Aer Lingus fare type, including our Saver fare.

Aer Lingus continues to liaise with the Department of Transport, other Government Departments and the relevant authorities as required.

Following the announcement by the Irish Government today not to extend a ban on flights from Great Britain to Ireland beyond 8th January 2021, Aer Lingus will recommence flights from Great Britain to Ireland on 9th January.

*A fare difference may apply, on travel between now and 16th June 2021

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