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Italy travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Italy with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Italy.
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Italy travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Italy 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.
| Italy - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 2 to 3 hours |
| Time difference | UK +1 hour |
| Language(s) | Italian |
| Currency | Euro |
| Electricity | C + F + L plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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The Italy weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Rome.
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Italy travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Italy from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Italy - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Italy - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Italy - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Italy - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Italy - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Italy - 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 Italy.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Italy travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Italy with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Italy - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Italy - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Italy - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Italy, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Italy covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Italy with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Italy - Italian Ministry of Health
- Coronavirus timeline in Italy - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to Italy - Italian National Tourist Office
Italy travel features
Do you want to learn more about Italy? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Italy.
Italy FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Italy including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Italy due to Covid-19?
Italy is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Italy.
Check out Italian Ministry of Health for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Italy?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Italy. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the flight time to Italy from the UK?
The flight time to Italy from the UK is typically 2 to 3 hours.
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What is the time difference between Italy and the UK?
The time difference between Italy and the UK is UK time+1 hour.
What is the main language spoken in Italy?
The main language spoken in Italy is Italian.
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What is the currency in Italy?
The currency in Italy is the Euro (EUR).
Send money to Italy with TransferGo*, Wise.com* and XE Money Transfers*.
Which plugs are used in Italy?
Italy uses electrical plug type C + F + L (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Italy?
They drive on the right side of the road in Italy.
Find out more about driving in Italy with RAC*, International Drivers Association* and Halfords*.
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