Travel safely: COVID tests at the airport!

Changes to health measures as of May 16, 2022 following the publication of the decree:

• Please note that wearing a mask is no longer mandatory but is strongly recommended on board our aircraft for passengers aged six and over.

Health documents (proof of vaccination and/or tests) may still be required for flights to or from a foreign country. The rules applicable depending on the country’s classification can be consulted on the following website: https://bit.ly/3q1czhq

Health measures in airports

All airports served by Air Corsica have implemented enhanced health protocols to ensure passenger safety and limit the spread of the virus.

• Contactless hand sanitizer dispensers are available at the entrance and exit of each terminal and throughout the passenger journey within the airport terminal.

• Floor markings indicate the direction of movement within the terminal and help maintain safe distancing.

• In waiting and boarding areas, one seat out of two has been blocked to encourage physical distancing.

• Shared facilities are cleaned and disinfected several times a day through both manual cleaning and automatic disinfection.

• Passenger reception procedures have been modified to limit physical contact as much as possible.

• Temperature checks are sometimes carried out upon passenger arrival at certain airports.

COVID Tests at the Airport

Whether at Paris-Orly, Marseille-Provence, Nice-Côte d’Azur, Lyon-Saint Exupéry, Toulouse-Blagnac, or Brussels-Charleroi airports, for departures or arrivals on an Air Corsica flight to or from Corsica, you can take an antigen or RT-PCR test and receive your results within minutes or a few days, depending on the type of test. You can also search for a testing center near you, specifically in Corsica.

• Paris-Orly Airport: Passengers departing from Paris-Orly can book an appointment via Doctolib for a standard RT-PCR or antigen test. Results are available within 48 hours for PCR tests and 1–2 hours for antigen tests. The Orly airport testing center is located in the public area and is open to everyone, 7 days a week.
  - Antigen tests: Orly 3, Gate 34A, arrivals level.
  - RT-PCR tests: Orly 4, Gate 42D, departures level

• Marseille-Provence Airport: The airport testing center offers RT-PCR tests with results in 2 or 8 hours, or antigen tests in 30 minutes, with or without an appointment. We recommend planning your test ahead of your flight or finding a testing center in the PACA region via the ARS PACA website. Contact each center to confirm hours and booking procedures.

• Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport: Passengers can go to the pharmacy in Terminal 2 for RT-PCR or antigen tests.
  - RT-PCR: 7 days a week, 08:30–18:30, results in 24–48 hours
  - Antigen: 7 days a week, 08:30–19:30, results in 30 minutes

• Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport: The airport COVID testing center is open to the public and offers RT-PCR and antigen tests. It is located on Level 0 of Terminal 2 and operates 7 days a week, including holidays. Results are available in 30 minutes for antigen tests and within 24 hours for RT-PCR tests.

• Toulouse-Blagnac Airport: The COVID testing center offers antigen and RT-PCR tests. It is located in Hall B, first floor, city side. Open Monday–Friday (07:00–15:00) and Saturday–Sunday (06:00–14:00). Tests are preferably booked via Doctolib. Results are available in 15–30 minutes for antigen tests and 24–48 hours for RT-PCR. Check the airport’s procedures before visiting.

• Brussels-Charleroi Airport: The COVID testing center is open to the public and offers PCR tests (paid or with a QR code). The center operates 7 days a week, 07:30–23:30. Results are provided within 48 hours. Check the airport’s procedures before visiting.

COVID Trip Cancellation Insurance

Travel with peace of mind with Air Corsica and its partner Assurever. When booking your flight on our website, you can subscribe to trip cancellation insurance. This insurance guarantees a refund if your trip is canceled due to COVID. Coverage applies if the trip is canceled due to illness reported up to one month before the scheduled departure or in case of denied boarding due to a temperature check. Learn more about our trip cancellation insurance.

Air Corsica’s COVID-19 Health Measures

Since the start of the pandemic, Air Corsica has implemented a series of measures to limit the spread of the virus. These measures are regularly reviewed and adjusted according to the current health situation. The safety and health of our passengers and staff remain our top priority.

To help combat the virus, we have implemented the following measures:

• Pillows and blankets are no longer provided on board our flights.

• Cabin cleaning protocols have been reinforced, with systematic disinfection of all contact surfaces using an aviation-approved virucidal product.

• Aircraft are disinfected daily with an aviation-approved virucidal product.

With Air Corsica and our airport partners, you can travel with complete peace of mind, as your safety and that of our staff are our highest priorities.