UAE return home丨The latest flight summary to China & the most complete testing requirements (updated

In the last half month, UAE rules to China have been changing frequently, and the good news is that they are moving in the direction of simplifying pre-trip requirements ~

On September 28th, Etihad Airways announced that

Vaccination records will no longer be checked on flights to China

China Southern Airlines Dubai public website announced on September 28th that

Removal of transit entry time restrictions

Adjustment of 48-hour designated testing agency

Sichuan Airlines announced on September 29th that

Adjustment of 48-hour Designated Testing Agency

China Southern Airlines Dubai Public Announcement on October 4.

China Southern Airlines Dubai return flights increased to four times a week

Adjustment of 48-hour designated inspection agency

Etihad Airways public announcement on October 14.

Nucleic acid testing 48 hours before departure

Change from 2 to 1 test

The following is a summary of the UAE flights to China and the specific testing requirements

1、Direct flights to China summary

Schedule	Flight number	出发地-目的地
Monday	Etihad Airways EY862	Abu Dhabi - Shanghai
Monday	Etihad Airways EY868	Abu Dhabi - Guangzhou
Tuesday	Sichuan Airlines  3U3918	Dubai - Chengdu
Wednesday	Etihad EY888	Abu Dhabi - Beijing
Wednesday	Emirates Airline EK362	Dubai - Guangzhou
Wednesday	Southern Airlines CZ6028	Dubai - Shenzhen
Thursday	Emirates Airline EK362	Dubai - Guangzhou
Thursday（10.27起）	Southern Airlines CZ384	Dubai - Guangzhou
Friday	Air China CA942	Dubai- Beijing
Friday	Etihad Airways EY868	Abu Dhabi - Guangzhou
Saturday	Emirates Airline EK362	Dubai - Guangzhou
Saturday（10.29起）	Southern Airlines CZ384	Dubai - Guangzhou
Sunday	Emirates Airline EK362	Dubai - Guangzhou
Sunday	Southern Airlines CZ384	Dubai-

*Red markers are new flights soon

2、Requirements to apply for green code in China

All passengers flying from the UAE to China are required to undergo a "dual nucleic acid" test. The first nucleic acid test will be conducted within 48 hours prior to boarding, and the second test will be conducted within 24 hours prior to boarding.

The two tests must be performed at two different testing facilities with different reagents and at least 24 hours between samples.

Note: The embassy does not require a testing facility, but some airlines do require a testing facility.

3、Some airlines have additional requirements

01. Emirates EK362 Dubai - Guangzhou

In addition to the above "double nucleic acid" test, passengers (except infants under 1 year old) travelling on Emirates flight EK362 Dubai-Guangzhou must An additional New Coronary PCR test must be performed at a designated location at Dubai International Airport 8 hours prior to the flight departure time. A negative report will be obtained before check-in and boarding.

Testing location: Temporary check-in area in the parking lot of T3 at Dubai International Airport

Testing fee: Dhs150/person (self-pay. Payment can be made in cash or by international debit/credit card)

02、Southern Airlines

Important Notice I: Removal of transit entry time limit

Passengers transiting from third countries via Dubai are no longer required to enter the UAE 72 hours in advance.

The pre-flight testing requirements for transit passengers are the same as those for local passengers: two nucleic acid tests will be conducted at designated testing facilities within 48 hours prior to the flight.

Important Notice 2: Adjustment of 48-hour pre-flight nucleic acid testing facilities

The first nucleic acid test will be performed within 48 hours prior to boarding, and the nucleic acid testing facility will be MBM Lab-PCR Screening Center (search "MBM Lab - PCR Screening Center" on Google Maps).

The second nucleic acid test will be performed within 24 hours prior to boarding at the Unilabs Aloft Al Mina Branch (Google Maps search for "Aloft Al Mina").

03、Sichuan Airlines 3U3918 Dubai - Chengdu

The dual nucleic acid test must be completed at Sichuan Airlines' designated testing facility.

Important notice: 48 hours before the flight, the nucleic acid testing organization is adjusted

The nucleic acid testing facility 48 hours prior to flight is MBM Lab-PCR Screening Center

Address: Al Ittihad Rd - Al Khabaisi - Dubai (Google Maps search "MBM Lab - PCR Screening Center")

04、Etihad Airways

Nucleic acid testing must be completed at the designated testing facility. (3 times in total)

①Within 48 hours: one nucleic acid test at G42 Biogenix laboratory in Abu Dhabi designated by the airline company.

② Within 24 hours: one nucleic acid test at any other laboratory in the UAE (not G42, not designated).

③within 12 hours: one rapid nucleic acid test at the G42 laboratory in Abu Dhabi.