Test locations
Need to show a negative COVID-19 test result before boarding and want to know where you can find a test location?
COVID-19 test locations worldwide
If you need a negative COVID-19 test result before departure, please check these overviews below of test locations all around the world.
Test locations for passengers departing from Canada
To help you with this situation, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has set-up a rapid testing process at Montreal-Trudeau, Calgary, Toronto Pearson and Vancouver.
To simplify any procedures, in Canada, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has also set up agreements with various laboratories and clinics to allow their customers to obtain rapid results.
Those tests are for asymptomatic persons only. We recommend that you schedule an appointment in advance.
Contact your insurance. These tests could be reimbursed. Keep watching this page as it will be regularly updated.
Kindly note that the list below is provided for information only. KLM declines all responsibility for the conditions and consequences of carrying out the tests.
Price, result delays and processes vary depending on the laboratory/clinic providing the service.
Covid-19 testing partnerships departing from Canada:
If you have a transfer in Amsterdam, you ONLY need 1 NAAT (PCR) test result that's issued within 72 hours before arrival in Amsterdam.
QUEBEC, Biron Health Group: PCR Tests
QUEBEC, Biron Health Group : rapid PCR tests
Starting June 7, 2021
Location: Montreal Trudeau airport
QUEBEC, Biron Health Group: Antigen Tests
Departing from Montreal-Trudeau
Please note: • It is recommended to arrive 4h before your flight departure in order to get the results on time • Booking an appointment is compulsory and availabilities are limited, KLM has no control over the above. • You will also find a Q&A on Biron’s webpage regarding the tests themselves.
ONTARIO, SwitchHealth Clinic: PCR Tests
• By appointment only
• Price: enter in the discount code in the ‘redeem coupon” box: AFKLM-SH for $20 off at check out.
• Timeline: Results in 2 days.
• Open 7/7 days a week
• Locations: Several travel clinics in Greater Toronto Area
ONTARIO, SwitchHealth Clinic at YYZ airport: PCR and Antigen tests
• Location: Value Park Garage at the Toronto Pearson airport. It is accessible from both terminals via the Terminal LINK Train.
• Appointments and walk-ins are accepted at the clinic.
BRITISH COLUMBIA - CVM Medical: PCR Tests
• Opening hours : 7 days/7, 8am-8pm
• Location: Vancouver International Airport, Unit D1 – 5360 Airport Road South, Richmond (near south Terminal)
• Fare: 10% discount on $295 regular fare with discount code for KLM10 for our passengers, ie $266 + GST
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CVM Medical: Antigenic tests
Departing from Vancouver
Location: main terminal next to Urban Fare restaurant, between international and US departures
Opening hours: contact CVM Medical directly.
Rate: $129 + taxes.
Results: will be provided electronically or on a paper.
ALBERTA - Numihealth: Antigenic tests
Departing Calgary Airport
To take your test on the day of your departure, simply present yourself at the Numihealth lab located near the KLM counters at the Calgary airport.
You can also book via portal below.
Fare: $75+tx
ALBERTA - Numihealth: PCR tests
It is possible to take your PCR test at Calgary International Airport.
Passengers returning to Canada:
NEW MEASURES
Government of Canada announced borders reopening for international travellers as of Sept 7.
More details to come.
Since July 5, 2021, there are some exemptions for people eligible to enter Canada, who also meet specific conditions for fully vaccinated travellers.
Fully vaccinated travellers who are permitted to enter Canada will not be required to stay at a government-authorized hotel and will not be subject to the federal requirement to quarantine or take a COVID-19 test on day-8. To be considered fully vaccinated, a traveller must have received the full series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to entering Canada. Travellers can receive their vaccine in any country, and must provide documentation supporting their vaccination in English, French or with a certified translation. For these new measures to apply to them, fully vaccinated travellers must still meet all other mandatory requirements, including pre-testing, be asymptomatic, have a paper or digital copy of their vaccination documentation, and provide COVID-19-related information electronically through ArriveCAN prior to arrival in Canada.
For travellers who are not fully vaccinated, there are no changes to Canada’s current border measures.
Mandatory COVID-19 testing and negative results are required for air travellers flying to Canada from another country. All air travellers five years of age or older are required to undergo pre-departure COVID-19 PCR or RT LAMP testing before entering Canada. The PCR test needs to be taken within 72 hours (more information via TravelDoc above) prior to the traveller’s scheduled flight departure to Canada, and documentation of a negative laboratory test result must be presented to the airline prior to boarding.
Only four airports in Canada are open to international travelers: YUL, YYZ, YYC, YVR.
Following recent government announcements, YEG will also be reopening to international travelers as of early Sept.