- Destinations
- US-UK
Get COVID-19 Testing for Traveling to the UK from the United States
All guests must share their results and request travel clearance from WestJet or Swoop before flying
Purchase a self test kit and take it with you. Take the test in your destination under video observation for return travel to United States.
Get COVID-19 Testing for Traveling to the United States from the UK
All guests must share their results and request travel clearance from WestJet or Swoop before flying
Approved in-person testing for travel to United States
The following products are available for purchase in the UK for guest traversing through Canada to the United States. Purchase a test and request travel clearance once your results are in.
Video observation for other at-home antigen and molecular tests
- We provide video observation and test results for a variety of at-home tests molecular and antigen tests that were purchased from other locations
RT-PCR Testing
- Most accurate testing
- Day 2 and Fit to Fly PCR Nasal swab
- Results in 24–72 hours or less
- All destinations accept some form of provider-administered RT-PCR testing
COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test
- Fit to Fly Antigen Test or Day 2 Antigen Tests
- Detects SARS CoV-2 virus proteins
- Get result in 1-3 hours or less
- Includes travel certificate
When to get tested to meet the 1-day testing timeframe for the United States
Please review the table below to plan when you should take or schedule your test.
| Take your test on | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN |
| For results needed on | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN | MON |
Schedule your test at least 1 week in advance to ensure testing availability.
- Refer to this timeframe to determine the correct time to take your at home test or to schedule an in person test. Please note that testing availability and procedures differ with each test or location. Please refer to the specific testing location or product page for more information.
How to request clearance before your flight
WestJet and Swoop have partnered with AZOVA to provide COVID-19 testing services that meet the requirements for your destination and to provide a pre-flight COVID test travel clearance program. Follow the steps to get your COVID test and request a travel clearance before you arrive at the gate.
Get tested with an in-person or at-home test on AZOVA
Purchase or schedule one of AZOVA’s in-person or at-home testing options and take your test at the required time for your destination. You will receive results in your COVID Credentials Simple Health Pass within the AZOVA app which you will use to request travel clearance.
Request travel clearance before your flight and download the AZOVA app
After your results are in, click Request Clearance and follow the steps to enter in your flight number, name, and Credential ID to link your test results. Your travel clearance will appear at the bottom of the home page of the AZOVA app. Please download the app before your trip.
Show your clearance to the gate agent when you board your flight
When it is time to board your flight, please have the AZOVA app open to present the travel clearance to the gate agent. If you are flying with children or dependents, you will need to show the travel clearance for each person. Have a safe trip and thanks for using AZOVA!
WestJet and Swoop are using the travel clearance program through AZOVA to enable expedited online verification of COVID test results for destinations that require COVID testing.