South Sakhalinsk Airport, in close collaboration with government agencies, is implementing a comprehensive set of measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection:
- Passengers are required to undergo temperature screening using both stationary and portable equipment.
- Medical teams from the airport and South Sakhalinsk medical institutions, as well as specialists from the Rospotrebnadzor office for Sakhalin Region, are on duty around the clock in the passenger terminal. If necessary, based on their decision, samples may be taken from passengers.
- Hand disinfection stations have been organized for passengers in the arrival and departure areas of domestic and international flights.
- Floor markings have been established in passenger check-in areas and during pre-flight screening to ensure social distancing of 1.5 meters.
- The frequency of sanitation of airport premises has been increased using special disinfectants. Antiseptic agents with antiviral activity are used.
- All aircraft arriving at South Sakhalinsk Airport undergo disinfection. Additionally, the equipment used in passenger services is regularly disinfected.
- Airport staff have been trained on the prevention of the new coronavirus infection and measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
For Passengers and Visitors
Conditions for Russian citizens returning from abroad:
- Unvaccinated Russian citizens arriving in the Russian Federation by air must complete a form on the Unified State Portal in electronic form before departure to the Russian Federation (at the time of ticket purchase, but no later than check-in for the flight) and submit a questionnaire on board the aircraft.
- Russian citizens returning to Russia are required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test within 3 calendar days of arrival in Russia from abroad and upload the test results to the Unified State Portal within 4 days.
- Until the results of the COVID-19 laboratory test are received, self-isolation at the place of residence (stay) must be observed.
- All foreign nationals arriving from abroad must present a negative PCR test result obtained no earlier than 2 calendar days before entering the Russian Federation.
*Russian citizens who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 within the last 12 months or have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are not required to undergo testing.