Alabama travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Alabama with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Alabama.

Alabama travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Alabama 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.

Alabama - quick facts
Flight time✝ 12 hours
Time difference UK -6 hours
Language(s) English
Currency US Dollar
Electricity A + B plug (120V)
Driving side Right
Visa✝ Yes

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Alabama tourist information

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK and visa requirements for UK travellers.

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Alabama weather

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Alabama travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Alabama from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

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 Alabama.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Alabama travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Alabama with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Alabama, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Alabama covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Alabama with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Alabama FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Alabama including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Alabama due to Covid-19?

Alabama is open to fully vaccinated travellers only from the UK.

Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.

Check out Alabama Department of Public Health for more information.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from the USA?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from the USA. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the flight time to Alabama from the UK?

The flight time to Alabama from the UK is typically 12 hours.

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What is the time difference between Alabama and the UK?

The time difference between Alabama and the UK is UK time-6 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Alabama?

The main language spoken in Alabama is English.

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What is the currency in Alabama?

The currency in Alabama is the US Dollar (USD).

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Which plugs are used in Alabama?

Alabama uses electrical plug type A + B (120 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Alabama?

They drive on the right side of the road in Alabama.

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Do you need a visa for Alabama?

Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter Alabama.

Check Alabama visa requirements for all passport holders with iVisa.com*.

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