Italy travel advice

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

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Italy travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Italy 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.

Italy - quick facts
Flight time^✝	2 to 3 hours
Time difference	UK +1 hour
Language(s)	Italian
Currency	Euro
Electricity	C + F + L plug (230V)
Driving side	Right

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Italy tourist information

Italian Ministry of Tourism

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Italy weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °F	54	55	61	64	73	81	86	86	81	72	63	55
Hours of sunshine (daily)	4	5	5	7	9	10	11	10	8	6	4	4
Days with some rainfall	14	13	13	13	10	8	5	6	9	12	15	14

The Italy weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Rome.

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Italy travel advice

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

UK traveller advice for Italy - UK FCDO
Irish traveller advice for Italy - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
Canadian travel advice for Italy - Government of Canada
US travel advisories for Italy - US Department of State
Safe travel advisories for Italy - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
Smarter traveller advice for Italy - 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 Italy.

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

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Italy travel health

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

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

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

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Italy travel features

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

Italy FAQs

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

Are there entry restrictions to Italy?

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

Check out Italian Ministry of Health for more information.

What is the flight time to Italy from the UK?

The flight time to Italy from the UK is typically 2 to 3 hours.

Flights to Italy

What is the time difference between Italy and the UK?

The time difference between Italy and the UK is UK time+1 hour.

What is the main language spoken in Italy?

The main language spoken in Italy is Italian.

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What is the currency in Italy?

The currency in Italy is the Euro (EUR).

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Which plugs are used in Italy?

Italy uses electrical plug type C + F + L (230 Volts).

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

They drive on the right side of the road in Italy.

Find out more about driving in Italy with International Drivers Association^*, RAC^* and Halfords^*.