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Azores travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Azores with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for the Azores.
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Azores travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to the Azores 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.
| Azores - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 4 hours |
| Time difference | UK -1 hour |
| Language(s) | Portuguese |
| Currency | Euro |
| Electricity | C + F plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Azores weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  16 |
16 |
16 |
17 |
 19 |
21 |
 23 |
 25 |
24 |
21 |
18 |
17 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  21 |
19 |
 18 |
16 |
 14 |
14 |
 12 |
12 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
20 |
| Sea temperature °C |  16 |
16 |
16 |
16 |
17 |
 19 |
 22 |
23 |
23 |
 21 |
19 |
18 |
The Azores weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel.
Azores travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting the Azores from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- Canadian travel advice for the Azores - Government of Canada
- Safe travel advisories for the Azores - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for the Azores - 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 the Azores.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Azores travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the Azores with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for the Azores - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for the Azores - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in the Azores - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in the Azores, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Azores covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in the Azores with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Coronavirus timeline in the Azores - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to the Azores - Visit Azores
Azores travel features
Do you want to learn more about the Azores? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in the Azores.
Azores FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the Azores including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to the Azores due to Covid-19?
Azores is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for the Azores.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from the Azores?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from the Azores. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to the Azores from the UK?
The flight time to the Azores from the UK is typically 4 hours.
Flights to the Azores
What is the time difference between the Azores and the UK?
The time difference between the Azores and the UK is UK time-1 hour.
What is the main language spoken in the Azores?
What is the currency in the Azores?
The currency in the Azores is the Euro (EUR).
Send money to the Azores with TransferGo* and XE Money Transfers*.
Which plugs are used in the Azores?
Azores uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in the Azores?
They drive on the right side of the road in the Azores.
Find out more about driving in Portugal with International Drivers Association*, RAC* and Halfords*.
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