Russell & Rui's Wedding Website

Getting There & Back Again...

Nearest airport

Lisbon International Airport (LIS) is served by most major international and low cost airlines. LIS is 15 minutes by taxi/Uber from Lisbon city centre and 30 minutes from Quinta de Sant’Ana.

Transport to and from the venue

Coaches will be provided to and from Quinta de Sant’Ana and central Lisbon (Location: In front of the Hard Rock Cafe, Praça Dos Restauradores) on the day of the event.

Pick up time is at 14:30, 22nd August 2021, returning to Lisbon at 01:30, 23rd August 2021.

Please select this option in your RSVP if you would like a seat on the coach.

Quinta de Sant’Ana is a 30-40 minute Uber ride from central Lisbon (approx €35 with UberX) for those wishing to make their own arrangements.

International Travel, Entry Requirements & Testing

Travelling to Portugal from UK: Please visit the UK Government's website for full details of the travel requirements for travelling to Portugal from the UK https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/portugal/entry-requirements

Current requirements (as at 31-7-21) are summarised below for ease of reference:

Tests to enter Portugal: All travellers, apart from children under 12, must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test to travel to mainland Portugal. The test can be either:
(1) a PCR test (taken within 72 hours of travel); or
(2) an Antigen/Lateral Flow test (taken within 48 hours of travel).
You must show your test certificate before you board your flight to mainland Portugal. NHS tests cannot be used.

Portugal Passenger Locator Card: You must also complete a Portuguese Passenger Locator Card - available here: https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/en/passenger-locator-card

Tests to return to UK: All travellers (except children - see below) must:
(1) have proof of a negative Antigen/Lateral Flow test (taken within 72 hours of travel); and
(2) take a PCR Test on Day 2 of arrival.

Children aged 10 and under do not need to take a test to return to the UK. Children aged 4 and under do not need to take a Day 2 test.

No quarantine is required for those fully vaccinated. You must show your test certificate before you board your flight to mainland Portugal.

Vaccination Certificate: You will also need to provide the NHS / EU COVID-19 vaccine certificate (e.g. via the NHS app), showing full vaccination at least 14 days prior to travel, to enter Portugal without further restrictions. Children under 18 are exempt when travelling with a fully vaccinated adult.

UK Passenger Locator Form: Travellers to the UK must also complete a UK Government Passenger Locator Form - available here: UK Government Passenger Locator Form

Venue Entry Requirements

Please note that due to current rules in Lisbon, the venue will, on the day of the wedding, need to see your NHS / EU Vaccination Certificate when you arrive at the venue.

For anyone without a Vaccine Certificate, and for children under 12, a negative PCR Test Certificate (taken within 72 hours of the event) or Antigen/Lateral Flow Test Certificate (taken within 48 hours of the event) will be needed. Alternatively, a Lateral Flow test can also be taken at the venue upon arrival (in this case, an NHS Lateral Flow Test is sufficient).

Testing Suppliers (and Discount Codes)...

Qured

Website: https://patients.qured.com/booking

Qured provide both Lateral Flow and PCR tests. Their Lateral Flow tests can be taken in your home, or Lisbon Hotel for the return to the UK, via a video link.
British Airways has a discount code: BATRAVEL15

Randox

Website: https://covid.randoxhealth.com/home
Randox provide PCR tests (e.g. suitable for Day 2) with substantial discounts when using various airline codes. PCR tests can be done at home and need to be returned via a drop box (Lots of locations around the UK) or sending by DX.
British Airways also has a discount code: BritishAirways43