Holidaymakers heading to Portugal currently face more restrictions than those traveling to countries such as Spain.
You are currently allowed to fly to Portugal, and there are a number of flights between the two nations, but there is currently no air bridge between the UK and Portugal.
This means people currently have to self-isolate for 14 days upon their return to the UK.
The restrictions are in place due to the current levels of Covid-19 in the country.
The Foreign Office says it's monitoring the situation and the restrictions could be updated at any time.
The current Home Office guidance states:
Travel to Portugal is subject to entry restrictions
- On arrival in mainland Portugal you will be subject to health screening
- If travelling to Madeira, Porto Santo or the Azores, you must take a Covid-19 test before you travel or on arrival
See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel.
Return travel to the UK is subject to self-isolation requirements
If you’re returning to the UK, you will need to:
- provide your journey and contact details
- self-isolate for 14 days
Check the full guidance on entering or returning to the UK.
From July 4, Madeira and the Azores are exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel. This is based on the current assessment of Covid-19 risks.
However, the requirement to self-isolate on return to the UK from Portugal, including Madeira and the Azores, remains in place. See guidance on entering or returning to the UK.
