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Bahamas travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Bahamas with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for the Bahamas.
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Bahamas travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to the Bahamas 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.
| Bahamas - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 9.5 hours |
| Time difference | UK -5 hours |
| Language(s) | English |
| Currency | Bahamian Dollar |
| Electricity | A + B plug (120V) |
| Driving side | Left |
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Bahamas tourist information
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Bahamas weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Maximum daytime temperature °F |  77 |
77 |
 79 |
 82 |
84 |
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90 |
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86 |
82 |
79 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  13 |
 10 |
 9 |
7 |
14 |
 19 |
 22 |
23 |
23 |
22 |
14 |
13 |
| Sea temperature °F |  75 |
75 |
75 |
77 |
 79 |
 82 |
84 |
84 |
84 |
82 |
79 |
77 |
The Bahamas weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Nassau.
Bahamas travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting the Bahamas from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for the Bahamas - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for the Bahamas - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for the Bahamas - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for the Bahamas - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for the Bahamas - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for the Bahamas - 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 Bahamas.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Bahamas travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the Bahamas with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for the Bahamas - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for the Bahamas - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in the Bahamas - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in the Bahamas, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Bahamas travel features
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Bahamas FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the Bahamas including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to the Bahamas?
Bahamas is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for the Bahamas.
Check out Ministry of Health, Bahamas for more information.
What is the flight time to the Bahamas from the UK?
The flight time to the Bahamas from the UK is typically 9.5 hours.
Flights to the Bahamas
What is the time difference between the Bahamas and the UK?
The time difference between the Bahamas and the UK is UK time-5 hours.
What is the main language spoken in the Bahamas?
The main language spoken in the Bahamas is English.
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What is the currency in the Bahamas?
The currency in the Bahamas is the Bahamian Dollar (BSD).
Which plugs are used in the Bahamas?
Bahamas uses electrical plug type A + B (120 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in the Bahamas?
They drive on the left side of the road in the Bahamas.
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