Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:26pm
Hi,
I would say get there slightly earlier at Gatwick, the airline checks that you have completed the Spanish Health form and that you have proof of vaccination, this adds a little time to check-in. If fully vaccinated you do not need to take any tests before travelling to Spain.
When returning to the UK - at the moment, book and take a antigen test within 72 hours of your flight leaving. They cost about 40euro in Spain and are available at lots of places. Book a day 2 test and enter the reference number on the UK passenger locator form that you must complete no earlier than 48 hours before travel.
As advised by Lynn, the rules are rumoured to be changing today, so some of the requirements for returning to the UK may change, so keep an eye on the news this evening for updates.
I travelled Gatwick - Alicante - Gatwick in July, no issues going or returning.
I used Testing4all for my UK tests and IMED Torrevieja for my antigen test.
Rgds, Aitch.