MEXICO CITY (Agencies) – A few days ago, it was announced that people who decide to travel to the United States would be required to take a COVID-19 test with a negative result within 72 hours before boarding their flight. According to an announcement by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), 12 airports in Mexico will install temporary laboratories where passengers will be able to take the test.

This measure will begin to be implemented as of Monday, January 25 at the airports of Guadalajara, Tijuana, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Guanajuato, Hermosillo, Mexicali, Morelia, La Paz, Aguascalientes, Los Mochis and Manzanillo. Merida’s airport might join this group of airports soon. The price of the antigen test will be 450 pesos, while the PCR will be 1,450 pesos, which will be applicable only to passengers on international flights.

Because of this disposition, GAP recommended its customers to add an hour to their travel itinerary to avoid problems regarding documentation and requirements to fly, as well as long lines that may be generated to take the test.

Reference: https://www.theyucatantimes.com/2021/01/in-mexico-12-airports-will-conduct-covid-tests-for-those-traveling-to-the-u-s/