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Argentina travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Argentina with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Argentina.
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Argentina travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Argentina 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.
Argentina - quick facts | |
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Flight time✝ | 14 hours |
Time difference | UK -3 hours |
Language(s) | Spanish |
Currency | Argentine Peso |
Electricity | C + I plug (220V) |
Driving side | Right |
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Argentina tourist information
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Argentina weather
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The Argentina weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Buenos Aires.
Argentina travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Argentina from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Argentina - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Argentina - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Argentina - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Argentina - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Argentina - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Argentina - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
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 Argentina.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Argentina travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Argentina with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Argentina - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Argentina - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Argentina - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Argentina, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Argentina covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Argentina with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Argentina - Ministry of Health, Argentina
- Coronavirus timeline in Argentina - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to Argentina - Ministry of Tourism
Argentina travel features
Do you want to learn more about Argentina? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Argentina.
Argentina FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Argentina including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Argentina due to Covid-19?
Argentina is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Argentina.
Check out Ministry of Health, Argentina for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Argentina?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Argentina. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to Argentina from the UK?
The flight time to Argentina from the UK is typically 14 hours.
Flights to Argentina
What is the time difference between Argentina and the UK?
The time difference between Argentina and the UK is UK time-3 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Argentina?
The main language spoken in Argentina is Spanish.
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What is the currency in Argentina?
The currency in Argentina is the Argentine Peso (ARS).
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Which plugs are used in Argentina?
Argentina uses electrical plug type C + I (220 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Argentina?
They drive on the right side of the road in Argentina.
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