Gibraltar travel advice

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

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.

Gibraltar - quick facts
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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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Gibraltar weather

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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Gibraltar travel features

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.

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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.

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