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El Hierro travel advice
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El Hierro travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to El Hierro 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.
| El Hierro - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 10 hours |
| Time difference | UK +0 hours |
| Language(s) | Spanish |
| Currency | Euro |
| Electricity | C plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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El Hierro weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  17 |
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| Days with some rainfall |  4 |
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| Sea temperature °C |  20 |
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21 |
The El Hierro weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Frontera.
El Hierro travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting El Hierro from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for El Hierro - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for El Hierro - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for El Hierro - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for El Hierro - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for El Hierro - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for El Hierro - 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 El Hierro.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
El Hierro travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to El Hierro with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for El Hierro - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for El Hierro - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in El Hierro - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in El Hierro, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
El Hierro covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in El Hierro with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for El Hierro - Ministry of Health, Spain
- Coronavirus timeline in El Hierro - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to El Hierro - Canary Islands Tourism
El Hierro travel features
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El Hierro FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to El Hierro including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Spain?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Spain. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to El Hierro from the UK?
The flight time to El Hierro from the UK is typically 10 hours.
Flights to El Hierro
What is the time difference between El Hierro and the UK?
The time difference between El Hierro and the UK is UK time+0 hours.
What is the main language spoken in El Hierro?
The main language spoken in El Hierro is Spanish.
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What is the currency in El Hierro?
The currency in El Hierro is the Euro (EUR).
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Which plugs are used in El Hierro?
El Hierro uses electrical plug type C (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in El Hierro?
They drive on the right side of the road in El Hierro.
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