Aruba travel advice

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

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Frolicking flamingos on the beach in Aruba in the Caribbean © PhotoSerg - Fotolia.com

Aruba travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Aruba 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.

Aruba - quick facts
Flight time^✝	12 hours
Time difference	UK -4 hours
Language(s)	Papiamento, Dutch, English
Currency	Aruban Florin
Electricity	A + B + F plug (120V)
Driving side	Right

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Aruba tourist information

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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Aruba weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C	31	32	32	32	32	33	33	33	33	33	32	32
Hours of sunshine (daily)	8	8	8	8	8	9	10	9	9	8	8	7
Days with some rainfall	8	5	4	3	4	5	7	6	6	9	10	10
Sea temperature °C	26	26	26	26	27	27	27	28	28	28	28	27

The Aruba weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Oranjestad.

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Aruba travel advice

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

UK traveller advice for Aruba - UK FCDO
Canadian travel advice for Aruba - Government of Canada
US travel advisories for Aruba - US Department of State
Safe travel advisories for Aruba - 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 Aruba.

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

FCDO travel advice

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Aruba travel health

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

Vaccines & medicines for Aruba - CDC
Health & vaccinations for Aruba - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
How to stay safe & healthy in Aruba - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland

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

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Aruba travel features

Do you want to learn more about Aruba? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Aruba.

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Aruba FAQs

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

Are there entry restrictions to Aruba?

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

Check out Department of Public Health, Aruba for more information.

What is the flight time to Aruba from the UK?

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

Flights to Aruba

What is the time difference between Aruba and the UK?

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

What is the main language spoken in Aruba?

The main languages spoken in Aruba are Papiamento, Dutch and English.

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