Antigua travel advice

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

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Antigua travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Antigua 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.

Antigua - quick facts
Flight time✝ 9 hours
Time difference UK -4 hours
Language(s) English
Currency Eastern Caribbean Dollar
Electricity A + B plug (230V)
Driving side Left

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Antigua tourist information

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Antigua weather

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °F
82°F maximum daytime temperature in January in St John's82
82°F maximum daytime temperature in February in St John's82
84°F maximum daytime temperature in March in St John's84
84°F maximum daytime temperature in April in St John's84
86°F maximum daytime temperature in May in St John's86
86°F maximum daytime temperature in June in St John's86
88°F maximum daytime temperature in July in St John's88
88°F maximum daytime temperature in August in St John's88
88°F maximum daytime temperature in September in St John's88
86°F maximum daytime temperature in October in St John's86
86°F maximum daytime temperature in November in St John's86
84°F maximum daytime temperature in December in St John's84
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
16 days with some rainfall in January in St John's16
13 days with some rainfall in February in St John's13
12 days with some rainfall in March in St John's12
11 days with some rainfall in April in St John's11
14 days with some rainfall in May in St John's14
14 days with some rainfall in June in St John's14
16 days with some rainfall in July in St John's16
16 days with some rainfall in August in St John's16
17 days with some rainfall in September in St John's17
17 days with some rainfall in October in St John's17
17 days with some rainfall in November in St John's17
17 days with some rainfall in December in St John's17
Sea temperature °F
79°F sea temperature in January in St John's79
79°F sea temperature in February in St John's79
79°F sea temperature in March in St John's79
81°F sea temperature in April in St John's81
81°F sea temperature in May in St John's81
82°F sea temperature in June in St John's82
82°F sea temperature in July in St John's82
82°F sea temperature in August in St John's82
84°F sea temperature in September in St John's84
84°F sea temperature in October in St John's84
82°F sea temperature in November in St John's82
81°F sea temperature in December in St John's81

The Antigua weather guide shows long term monthly averages for St John's.

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Antigua travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Antigua 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 Antigua.

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

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Antigua travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Antigua 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 Antigua, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Antigua FAQs

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

Are there entry restrictions to Antigua?

Antigua is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Antigua.

Check out Antigua & Barbuda Government Information Service for more information.

What is the flight time to Antigua from the UK?

The flight time to Antigua from the UK is typically 9 hours.

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What is the time difference between Antigua and the UK?

The time difference between Antigua and the UK is UK time-4 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Antigua?

The main language spoken in Antigua is English.

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What is the currency in Antigua?

The currency in Antigua is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (ECD).

Which plugs are used in Antigua?

Antigua uses electrical plug type A + B (230 Volts).

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

They drive on the left side of the road in Antigua.

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