Testing requirements vary by every country and even different parts of Canada. Your airline is the best place to get information on what is required for the destination you’re travelling to. You can also visit The Government of Canada website to learn about restrictions across Canada and the world.
COVID-19 FAQ
Information about testing at EIA and other options is available here.
Flight information is changing daily. Please consult your airline for the most up to date information. Flights are still operating in Edmonton and more information can be found here.
No 14-day quarantine is required when returning to Alberta. Some provinces do have restrictions on entry, even for Canadian citizens. Please check with your airline or information is available online here from the Government of Canada.
The Government of Canada mandates that masks are required at the following locations:
- Airline check-in
- CATSA security screening locations
- On board your aircraft and while in flight
Additionally your destination may have masking rules that are different than Alberta.
Masks must cover the nose and chin and must have multiple layers of fabric. The following facial coverings are no longer permitted:
• face coverings with exhalation valves or vents;
• bandanas and neck gaiters;
• militaristic masks such as gas masks; and
• face coverings that cover the entire face.
Transport Canada will lift travel border restrictions as of Aug. 9. EIA will be permitted to accept any non-stop flights from the United States. Visit our current flights page to see what flights are currently operating.
No. You do not need to quarantine in Alberta if you are coming here from another part of Canada. If have been outside Canada you may need to quarantine in the city you first land in, before continuing onto Edmonton.
This information is evolving regularly. Please visit the Government of Canada’s website for the latest health care advice and information. Information is also available from the Government of Alberta.
Permanent residents of Canada and US citizens who are fully vaccinated will need to download the ArriveCan app before they return to Canada. Then they need to upload their vaccination proof to the app before they return to Canada and show proof of a negative PCR test.
As of August 9, these fully vaccinated travellers will not be required to quarantine upon arrival to Canada.
Children under 12 will not have to quarantine upon arrival in Canada but must travel with a fully vaccinated adult, show a negative PCR test, and avoid gatherings, school and daycare upon return.
Please consult with your airline or gov’t website of the country you are visiting to determine what testing requirements may be required. Even fully vaccinated travellers may be required to take a test depending on the rules of where you are going.
Rule varies by country, please research your final destination before you travel. Most countries have their rules clearly stated online.
- As of August 9, children under 12 do not have to quarantine upon arrival in Canada but must travel with a fully vaccinated adult, show a negative PCR test, and avoid gatherings, school and daycare upon return.
Yes. Many of our concessions and shops are open. Passengers are permitted to take their food and drink, including alcoholic drinks, to their gates and eat there as well as any restaurant.
Our enhanced cleaning operations will continue for as long as they are necessary. Safety is our top priority.
Yes.
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) will be checking the temperature of all passengers and staff who want to cross through a security checkpoint.
Safety and security is our number one core value. We’re glad to work with CATSA to help facilitate this and ensure the safety of all passengers.
Anyone with a temperature of 38 degrees and above will be asked to wait and then have a second check done 10 minutes later. If the second check shows an elevated reading, the person will not be allowed through the checkpoint and will not be allowed to return for 14 days.
If a person fails to pass the temperature screening, they will need a medical certificate stating their elevated temperature was not because of COVID-19 before they are allowed through the checkpoint over the next 14 days.
A negative COVID test does not qualify as medical clearance.
The temperature screening will be conducted with a touchless hand-held device. If a person requests additional privacy for the temperature check, they will be taken to an area with additional privacy.
Masks are still required inside the terminal and are mandatory past security checkpoints. Temperature checks are one more safety measure and do not eliminate the need for masks.
For more information please visit the CATSA website.
- Permanent residents of Canada and US citizens who are fully vaccinated will need to download the ArriveCan app before they depart back to Canada. Then they need to upload their vaccination proof to the app before they return to Canada and show proof of a negative PCR test.
- These fully vaccinated travellers will not be required to quarantine upon arrival to Canada.
- Children under 12 do not have to quarantine upon arrival in Canada but must travel with a fully vaccinated adult, show a negative PCR test, and avoid gatherings, school and daycare upon return.
Please review information from the Government of Canada available here for more.
Our Value Park/Parkade operations have changed. We no longer have cashier service at the exit plaza to assist customers. However, credit card payments are still accepted at the self-serve exit gates. For cash and debit payments, customers should go to the Ground Transportation office on the Arrivals level between doors 5 and 7. This office is open 24/7.
Please find the most up to date information on quarantine requirements on the Government of Canada website. You are allowed to take public transportation such as transit, a taxi or Uber if you are not showing any symptoms. Please wear a mask while using these transportation options.
Vehicle rentals are also open. We recommend arranging transportation or planning your transportation to your final destination in advance
You will need to provide a doctor note or similar documentation to your airline specifying why you cannot wear a mask for medical reasons as it is a regulation by Transport Canada for flying or moving through security. If you do not have a mask or facial covering or medical documentation, you may be denied boarding your aircraft.
Children under two-years of age may not be required to wear a mask but the parents or caregiver are encouraged to maintain physical distancing as much as possible.
Security screening checkpoints are controlled by the Canadian Air Transport Safety Authority (CATSA) and they have their own cleaning arrangements. Please contact CATSA if you have concerns about cleaning standards at the security screening checkpoints.