More than 100 new international routes will be opened at Beijing Daxing Airport. On Sunday, China lowered its COVID-19 control measures from Class A to Class B and lifted quarantine requirements. These new measures will require all domestic airlines to limit international flights to each country to one per week, and foreign airlines to limit one flight per week to China and mandate a 75% cap. The “five-one” policy that had been in place was also abolished. Passenger capacity of the flight. Now that the policy has been lifted, several airlines have announced plans to resume international flights at Beijing Daxing International Airport from January 17, CGTN said.
Beijing airports are expecting a surge in flights during the Lunar New Year period. According to CGTN, the number of flights to and from Beijing’s two major airports is expected to increase by 44% during the Lunar New Year travel rush compared to the same period last year. The peak travel period is expected to begin on January 14, and approximately 62,000 flights are expected to arrive at and depart from Beijing Capital International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport during the 40-day travel period.
Countries with Covid testing rules for arrivals from China: At the time of writing, 15 countries currently have Covid testing requirements or travel restrictions for air travelers from China.
Korea – Proof of negative PCR test results from tests taken within 48 hours before departure or proof of negative antigen self-test results from tests taken within 24 hours before departure. All passengers must undergo a PCR test again after entering the country.
(Source: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/cn-zh/brd/m_21043/view.do?seq=87#)
Canada – Proof of negative PCR or antigen self-test results from tests performed 48 hours prior to departure.
(Source: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-19-pre-boarding-test-requirements-china-hong-kong-macao)
Australia – Proof of a negative PCR test performed 48 hours before departure.
(Source: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/covid19/)
France – Proof of a negative PCR test performed 48 hours before departure.
(Source: https://solidarites-sante.gouv.fr/actualites/actualites-du-ministere/article/mise-en-place-de-mesures-sanitaires-pour-les-passagers-en-provenance-de-chine )
Qatar – For arrivals from mainland China, proof of a negative PCR test result performed within 48 hours prior to departure.
(Source: https://covid19.moph.gov.qa/EN/travel-and-return-policy/Pages/default.aspx)
united states of america – Proof of negative PCR test result valid for 2 calendar days or proof of recovery from Covid*
(Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html)
England – Proof of negative PCR test performed within 2 calendar days prior to departure of incoming flight from mainland China (direct or via)** (Source: https://www.gov.uk/ guidance/travel-to-england-from-another-country-during-coronavirus-covid-19#travel-from-mainland-china)
India – Proof of negative PCR test results performed within 72 hours of departure for incoming flights from Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR. (Source: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/)
Italy – For arrivals from mainland China, proof of a negative PCR test result performed within 72 hours of departure or a negative antigen test result within 48 hours prior to departure.
(Source: https://www.esteri.it/en/ministero/normativaonline/focus-cittadini-italiani-in-rientro-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia/)
Israel – For non-Israelis, proof of a negative PCR test result performed within 72 hours of departure.
(Source: https://corona.health.gov.il/en/abroad/arriving-by-air/)
sea bream – Proof of full vaccination (2 doses) against Covid.
(Source: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2476069/proof-of-covid-jabs-for-all-visitors-revived)
Spain – Proof of full vaccination against Covid (2 doses) or negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to departure or negative antigen test result taken within 24 hours prior to departure thing.
(https://www.sanidad.gob.es/en/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov/spth.htm
Malaysia – Mandatory inspection upon arrival and screening for fever and other symptoms for all arrivals from mainland China.
(Source: https://thethaiger.com/coronavirus/malaysia-responds-to-chinas-lifted-covid-restrictions-with-plans-to-tighten-borders)
Japan – Test all arrivals from mainland China upon arrival and additionally certify negative PCR test results taken within 72 hours of departure from 8 January.
(Source: https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html)
Morocco – All arrivals from mainland China, regardless of nationality, are prohibited from entering the country.
(Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230102_08/)
European Union – It is recommended, but not required, that all Member States require all arrivals from China to have a negative Covid test.
All of the above countries require negative test results for arrivals from mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Macau SAR, unless otherwise stated.
*Requirements apply to those who entered the United States via Incheon International Airport (Seoul, South Korea), Toronto International Airport, or Vancouver International Airport (both in Canada) and stayed in mainland China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, or Macau Special Administrative Region within the last 10 days. Applies. few days before the flight.
**Excludes Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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