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Lanzarote travel advice
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Lanzarote travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Lanzarote 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.
| Lanzarote - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 4 hours |
| Time difference | UK +0 hours |
| Language(s) | Spanish |
| Currency | Euro |
| Electricity | C plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Lanzarote weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  20 |
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| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  4 |
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| Sea temperature °C |  19 |
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The Lanzarote weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Arrecife.
Lanzarote travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Lanzarote from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Lanzarote - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Lanzarote - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Lanzarote - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Lanzarote - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Lanzarote - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Lanzarote - 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 Lanzarote.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Lanzarote travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Lanzarote with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Lanzarote - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Lanzarote - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Lanzarote - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Lanzarote, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Lanzarote travel features
Do you want to learn more about Lanzarote? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Lanzarote.
Lanzarote FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Lanzarote including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
What is the flight time to Lanzarote from the UK?
The flight time to Lanzarote from the UK is typically 4 hours.
Flights to Lanzarote
What is the time difference between Lanzarote and the UK?
The time difference between Lanzarote and the UK is UK time+0 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Lanzarote?
The main language spoken in Lanzarote is Spanish.
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What is the currency in Lanzarote?
The currency in Lanzarote is the Euro (EUR).
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Which plugs are used in Lanzarote?
Lanzarote uses electrical plug type C (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Lanzarote?
They drive on the right side of the road in Lanzarote.
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