HOLIDAYMAKERS will be able to be tested for coronavirus at Newcastle Airport before their departure.

The airport has launched its Covid testing programme for passengers set to fly to countries which require a proof of a negative test.

Passengers flying to certain destinations will be tested for Covid around 72 hours before departure with test results coming back within two days.

The scheme, which will cost each passenger £99, will be carried out by a qualified clinician and analysed in a Newcastle-based laboratory.

A spokesperson for the airport said: "Many destinations now require passengers to provide a negative Covid-19 test on arrival.

"The type of test required varies depending on the destination, however usually it is necessary to take the test at least 48-72 hours before arrival at your destination.

"Newcastle Airport is working in collaboration with two local Covid-19 testing companies to provide convenient, efficient and cost-effective pre-departure Covid-19 tests for passengers who require them."

The airport said those being tested via the NHS or part of a mass testing scheme are not given the required certificate of proof needed by some countries.

Testing will take place at the Premium Meet and Greet building located on site at Newcastle Airport.