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Aruba travel advice
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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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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Aruba weather
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  31 |
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| Days with some rainfall |  8 |
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| Sea temperature °C |  26 |
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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
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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.
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.
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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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What is the currency in Aruba?
The currency in Aruba is the Aruban Florin (AWG).
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Which plugs are used in Aruba?
Aruba uses electrical plug type A + B + F (120 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Aruba?
They drive on the right side of the road in Aruba.
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