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Falkland Islands travel advice
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Falkland Islands travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to the Falkland Islands 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.
| Falkland Islands - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Time difference | UK -3 hours |
| Language(s) | English |
| Currency | Falkland Islands Pound |
| Electricity | G plug (240V) |
| Driving side | Left |
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Falkland Islands weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  13 |
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12 |
 9 |
 7 |
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12 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  12 |
11 |
10 |
11 |
11 |
10 |
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 9 |
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11 |
11 |
| Sea temperature °C |  10 |
10 |
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 9 |
 7 |
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 5 |
5 |
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8 |
The Falkland Islands weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Stanley.
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Falkland Islands travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting the Falkland Islands from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for the Falkland Islands - UK FCDO
- Canadian travel advice for the Falkland Islands - Government of Canada
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 Falkland Islands.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Falkland Islands travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the Falkland Islands with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for the Falkland Islands - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for the Falkland Islands - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in the Falkland Islands - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in the Falkland Islands, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Falkland Islands travel features
Do you want to learn more about the Falkland Islands? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in the Falkland Islands.
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Falkland Islands FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the Falkland Islands including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to the Falkland Islands?
Falkland Islands is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for the Falkland Islands.
Check out Department of Health, Falkland Islands for more information.
What is the time difference between the Falkland Islands and the UK?
The time difference between the Falkland Islands and the UK is UK time-3 hours.
What is the main language spoken in the Falkland Islands?
The main language spoken in the Falkland Islands is English.
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What is the currency in the Falkland Islands?
The currency in the Falkland Islands is the Falkland Islands Pound (FKP).
Which plugs are used in the Falkland Islands?
Falkland Islands uses electrical plug type G (240 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in the Falkland Islands?
They drive on the left side of the road in the Falkland Islands.
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