- Book online with TUI & save up to 7% on holidays
- FREE child places available for select holidays
- Pay £0 deposits with direct debit & spread the cost
El Hierro travel advice
Explore our complete guide to El Hierro with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for El Hierro.
- Essential travel guide
- Weather & climate
- Travel advice
- Travel health
- Covid live updates
- Travel features
- Top travel deals
- Destinations
- FAQs
El Hierro travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to El Hierro 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.
El Hierro - quick facts | |
---|---|
Flight time✝ | 10 hours |
Time difference | UK +0 hours |
Language(s) | Spanish |
Currency | Euro |
Electricity | C plug (230V) |
Driving side | Right |
Why visit El Hierro?
Considering a holiday to the El Hierro? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for beaches or nature to ensure you get the most out of your 2024/2025 escape.
- Beaches
- Nature
El Hierro tourist information
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
Travelling to El Hierro? | |
---|---|
Hotels Holiday rentals Flights Things to do |
Recommended for El Hierro
El Hierro weather
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum daytime temperature °C | ||||||||||||
Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
Days with some rainfall | ||||||||||||
Sea temperature °C |
The El Hierro weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Frontera.
El Hierro travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting El Hierro from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for El Hierro - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for El Hierro - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for El Hierro - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for El Hierro - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for El Hierro - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for El Hierro - 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 El Hierro.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
El Hierro travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to El Hierro with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for El Hierro - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for El Hierro - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in El Hierro - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in El Hierro, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
El Hierro covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in El Hierro with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for El Hierro - Ministry of Health, Spain
- Coronavirus timeline in El Hierro - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to El Hierro - Canary Islands Tourism
El Hierro FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to El Hierro including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Spain?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Spain. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to El Hierro from the UK?
The flight time to El Hierro from the UK is typically 10 hours.
Flights to El Hierro
What is the time difference between El Hierro and the UK?
The time difference between El Hierro and the UK is UK time+0 hours.
What is the main language spoken in El Hierro?
The main language spoken in El Hierro is Spanish.
Learn a language for El Hierro with Rosetta Stone*, Babbel* and Mondly*.
What is the currency in El Hierro?
The currency in El Hierro is the Euro (EUR).
Send money to El Hierro with XE Money Transfers*.
Which plugs are used in El Hierro?
El Hierro uses electrical plug type C (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in El Hierro?
They drive on the right side of the road in El Hierro.
Find out more about driving in Spain with RAC*, International Drivers Association* and Halfords*.
Transport options for El Hierro
Travel advice by country
Be inspired
Get your weekly fix of holiday inspiration from some of the world's best travel writers plus save on your next trip with the latest exclusive offers
We promise not to share your details
Explore holidays in the sun for less
- Beach holidays
- Family holidays
- City breaks
- Summer holidays
- Winter sun holidays
- Holiday offers
- Top travel brands
- Airlines & flights
- Discount hotels
- Airport parking deals
- TUI
- Jet2holidays
- easyJet holidays
- Love Holidays
- British Airways
Airport parking
- Manchester Airport
- Stansted Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Luton Airport
- Birmingham Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Gatwick Airport
- Glasgow Airport
- Newcastle Airport
Airport lounges
- Manchester Airport
- Birmingham Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Glasgow Airport
- Heathrow Airport
- Newcastle Airport
- Stansted Airport
- Gatwick Airport