Answered5 years ago
What should I know about taking a Covid ATK test at Suvarnabhumi Airport for travel?
If you are planning on taking an certificated ATK Covid test at Suvarnabhumi airport, I would suggest to expect 1-2 hours at the testing area.
We travel tomorrow , but our hotel is not far from airport so went today for the pre departure test.
ATK tests are 550bt each and we had our negative letter 20 minutes after the swab was taken, BUT had to queue for around 1 hour, so was there 1.5 hours in total.
They just require your passport and the payment.
We travel tomorrow , but our hotel is not far from airport so went today for the pre departure test.
ATK tests are 550bt each and we had our negative letter 20 minutes after the swab was taken, BUT had to queue for around 1 hour, so was there 1.5 hours in total.
They just require your passport and the payment.
Answer summary
If you plan on taking an ATK Covid test at Suvarnabhumi airport, expect to spend 1-2 hours at the testing area. The cost of an ATK test is 550 baht, and results are typically available within 20 minutes, though there's a waiting time of about 1 hour. For RT-PCR tests, they are available as well but at a higher price (around 5000 baht for results in 3 hours). The testing area is located outside near the taxi lineup. Be sure to allow adequate time for testing before your flight to avoid any last-minute issues.
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Michael *******
Thanks for the info.
Janice ********
We flew in to Phuket yesterday. Everything was so well organised, if you are organised and have everything in place and printed out (at least two of everything) we went through the whole process from getting of plane to pcr and connecting with our transfer in less than an hour. We got our results in less than 5 hours.
All the stress just faded when we got our results 🥳
All the stress just faded when we got our results 🥳
Salvador *******************
do they also do PCR tests? How long do they deliver and how much do they cost? because to enter the US you need a PCR test ... thank you
Salvador *******************
@Janne **********
thanks
Janne ***********
@Salvador ******************
entry to USA requires an Antigen for ALL pax that are fully vaccinated.Salvador *******************
@Ian ***********
thanks very much.
Ian ************
OP@Salvador ******************
Yes but I think the price has now increased as the ATK was 100bt more. 5000bt for 3 hour PCR and 4000bt for 5 hour PCR (I think it said).There is an email address on the below which may help you to confirm pricing etc.
Mma *******
tx mate great post.
Margaret *********
Phuket clinics are crazy. Hotel telling me to go to hospital which I’ve been told by residents is even worse.
Jeff *********
Crazy, I think I'll just stay home!
Dan ***********
Where in airport is the testing?
Dave *******
@Ian ***********
ok 👍Ian ************
OP@Dave ******
Yes but need to allocate decent amount of time in case it’s busy at the test station. Some people yesterday started panicking about missing check in etc.Dave *******
@Ian ***********
so get test done then straight to check in?Ian ************
OP@Dave ******
outside where the taxis line up.Dave *******
@Ian ***********
is that departure were all taxis are. We’re you wouid normally go to fly home ??Ian ************
OP@Eddy *******
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Ian ************
OP@Eddy *******
Yes you cannot complete the ‘Passenger Locator’ online form without a Day 2 PCR being booked. I’ve booked via Dam Health for a test about 5 hours after we land so don’t have to isolate at home for any longer than necessary. £69 it was.*****************************************************************************************************
Eddy ********
@Ian ***********
how have you organised a PCR test for when you arrive in the U.K. I’ve read that you must book your test before flying as the Airline/ U.K. Gov will request that information. This information I read on a commercial advertisement. So may not be true.Dan ***********
@Ian ***********
ok thank you.Ian ************
OP@Dan **********
No idea I’m afraid. I’m travelling to U.K. so not sure about USA. My transit airport is Bahrain and they don’t require PCR.Dan ***********
@Ian ***********
thank you. Is the atk sufficient for US Travel? I thought had to have pcr One airline advised get pcr because some transit airports required.Ian ************
OP@Dan **********
Outside near where the taxis all line up.
Ernst **************
only 350 baht at B1 floor, from Thai Smile, but no need to have a ticket from Thaismile.
Marguyvin **********
@Ernst *************
Even at that price, they are raking in the bahts !!! ATKs are only 49baht at 7-11. ;)
Mark *********
@Ernst *************
Wow. That is interesting. Thanks Ernst.
Aries ********
What are the hours of business, is it 24hours open?
Ian ************
OP@Aries *******
ATK 24 hours , but I believe 3pm shut for PCR (Lower part of this info screenshot)Mark *********
Can you get RT-PCR tests there too,?
Mark *********
@Ian ***********
Thanks. Unless rules change, and they will, we have to get a PCR test within 48 hours of leaving BKK transiting thru HKK.Ian ************
OP@Mark ********
Yes but the price has changed as ATK are 100bt more at 450bt not 350btI think it said 5000bt for emergency 3 hour RT-PCR and 4000bt for 5 hour (but don’t quote me).
Alan *******
Are RT-PCR tests also available there?
Braulio *********
@Alan ******
I had a Covid test at this location. There was a line of customers but the staff was helpful The antigen test is now 550 THBThere was an express RT-PCR test, for 5000 THB, 3 hour turn around
The announced hours were 060O to 1500
Ian ************
OP@Alan ******
Yes but I think the price has now increased as the ATK was 100bt more. 5000bt for 3 hour PCR and 4000bt for 5 hour PCR (I think it said).Activity
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