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Curacao travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Curacao with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Curacao.
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Curacao travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Curacao 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.
| Curacao - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 12.5 hours |
| Time difference | UK -4 hours |
| Language(s) | Papiamento, Dutch, English |
| Currency | Netherlands Antillean Guilder |
| Electricity | A + B plug (127V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Curacao weather
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  29 |
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| Days with some rainfall |  13 |
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| Sea temperature °C |  27 |
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Curacao travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Curacao from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Curacao - UK FCDO
- Canadian travel advice for Curacao - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Curacao - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Curacao - 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 Curacao.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Curacao travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Curacao with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Curacao - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Curacao - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Curacao - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Curacao, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Curacao covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Curacao with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Curacao - Government of Curacao
- Coronavirus timeline in Curacao - World Health Organization
- Latest info on travel to Curacao - Curacao Tourist Board
Curacao travel features
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Curacao FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Curacao including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Curacao due to Covid-19?
Curacao is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Curacao.
Check out Government of Curacao for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Curacao?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Curacao. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to Curacao from the UK?
The flight time to Curacao from the UK is typically 12.5 hours.
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What is the time difference between Curacao and the UK?
The time difference between Curacao and the UK is UK time-4 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Curacao?
The main languages spoken in Curacao are Papiamento, Dutch and English.
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What is the currency in Curacao?
The currency in Curacao is the Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ANG).
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Which plugs are used in Curacao?
Curacao uses electrical plug type A + B (127 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Curacao?
They drive on the right side of the road in Curacao.
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