Post Travel Airport COVID-19 testing

The Istanbul Airport (IGA) has opened a special coronavirus testing center for both departing and arriving travelers. Turkey’s state-run media reported that the center can conduct 38,000 to 40,000 tests per day. The passengers will have a PCR test prior to departure and after arrival. IGA’s operations control director, said test results will be delivered to passengers within two hours and that travelers who test positive for the coronavirus on arrival to Turkey will be referred to a hospital.