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Barbados travel advice
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Barbados travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Barbados 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.
| Barbados - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 8.5 hours |
| Time difference | UK -4 hours |
| Language(s) | English |
| Currency | Barbadian Dollar |
| Electricity | A + B plug (115V) |
| Driving side | Left |
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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Barbados weather
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  28 |
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| Days with some rainfall |  13 |
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| Sea temperature °C |  27 |
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The Barbados weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Bridgetown.
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Barbados travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Barbados from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Barbados - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Barbados - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Barbados - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Barbados - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Barbados - 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 Barbados.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Barbados travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Barbados with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Barbados - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Barbados - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Barbados - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Barbados, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Barbados travel features
Do you want to learn more about Barbados? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Barbados.
Barbados FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Barbados including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Barbados?
Barbados is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Barbados.
Check out Barbados Government Information Service for more information.
What is the flight time to Barbados from the UK?
The flight time to Barbados from the UK is typically 8.5 hours.
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What is the time difference between Barbados and the UK?
The time difference between Barbados and the UK is UK time-4 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Barbados?
The main language spoken in Barbados is English.
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What is the currency in Barbados?
The currency in Barbados is the Barbadian Dollar (BBD).
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Which plugs are used in Barbados?
Barbados uses electrical plug type A + B (115 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Barbados?
They drive on the left side of the road in Barbados.
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