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Gibraltar travel advice
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Gibraltar travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Gibraltar 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.
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Flight time✝ | 3 hours |
Time difference | UK +1 hour |
Language(s) | English |
Currency | Gibraltar Pound |
Electricity | G plug (230V) |
Driving side | Right |
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Gibraltar travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Gibraltar from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Gibraltar - UK FCDO
- Canadian travel advice for Gibraltar - Government of Canada
- Safe travel advisories for Gibraltar - 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 Gibraltar.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Gibraltar travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Gibraltar with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Gibraltar - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Gibraltar - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Gibraltar - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Gibraltar, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Gibraltar covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Gibraltar with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Gibraltar - Gibraltar Health Authority
- Coronavirus timeline in Gibraltar - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to Gibraltar - Visit Gibraltar
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Do you want to learn more about Gibraltar? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Gibraltar.
Gibraltar FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Gibraltar including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Gibraltar due to Covid-19?
Gibraltar is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Gibraltar.
Check out Gibraltar Health Authority for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Gibraltar?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Gibraltar. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to Gibraltar from the UK?
The flight time to Gibraltar from the UK is typically 3 hours.
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What is the time difference between Gibraltar and the UK?
The time difference between Gibraltar and the UK is UK time+1 hour.
What is the main language spoken in Gibraltar?
The main language spoken in Gibraltar is English.
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What is the currency in Gibraltar?
The currency in Gibraltar is the Gibraltar Pound (GIP).
Which plugs are used in Gibraltar?
Gibraltar uses electrical plug type G (230 Volts) - the same as the UK.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Gibraltar?
They drive on the right side of the road in Gibraltar.
Find out more about driving in Gibraltar with International Drivers Association*.
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