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Antigua travel advice
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Antigua travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Antigua with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Antigua - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 9 hours |
| Time difference | UK -4 hours |
| Language(s) | English |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean Dollar |
| Electricity | A + B plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Left |
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Antigua weather
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The Antigua weather guide shows long term monthly averages for St John's.
Antigua travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Antigua from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Antigua - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Antigua - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Antigua - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Antigua - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Antigua - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Antigua.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Antigua travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Antigua with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Antigua - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Antigua - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Antigua - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Antigua, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Antigua covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Antigua with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Antigua - Antigua & Barbuda Government Information Service
- Coronavirus timeline in Antigua - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to Antigua - Antigua Barbuda Tourism Authority
Antigua travel features
Do you want to learn more about Antigua? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Antigua.
Antigua FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Antigua including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Antigua due to Covid-19?
Antigua is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Antigua.
Check out Antigua & Barbuda Government Information Service for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Antigua?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Antigua. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to Antigua from the UK?
The flight time to Antigua from the UK is typically 9 hours.
Flights to Antigua
What is the time difference between Antigua and the UK?
The time difference between Antigua and the UK is UK time-4 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Antigua?
The main language spoken in Antigua is English.
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What is the currency in Antigua?
The currency in Antigua is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (ECD).
Which plugs are used in Antigua?
Antigua uses electrical plug type A + B (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Antigua?
They drive on the left side of the road in Antigua.
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