Peloponnese travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Peloponnese with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for the Peloponnese.

Peloponnese travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to the Peloponnese 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.

Peloponnese - quick facts
Flight time✝ 4 hours
Time difference UK +2 hours
Language(s) Greek
Currency Euro
Electricity C + F plug (230V)
Driving side Right

Why visit the Peloponnese?

Considering a holiday to the the Peloponnese? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for beaches or culture to ensure you get the most out of your 2025/2026 escape.

  • Beach babes - beaches
    Beaches
  • Culture vultures
    Culture
  • Nature lovers - nature & wildlife
    Nature

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Peloponnese weather

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Peloponnese travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting the Peloponnese from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

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 Peloponnese.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Peloponnese travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the Peloponnese with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in the Peloponnese, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Peloponnese covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in the Peloponnese with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Peloponnese FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the Peloponnese 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 Greece?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Greece. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the flight time to the Peloponnese from the UK?

The flight time to the Peloponnese from the UK is typically 4 hours.

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What is the time difference between the Peloponnese and the UK?

The time difference between the Peloponnese and the UK is UK time+2 hours.

What is the main language spoken in the Peloponnese?

The main language spoken in the Peloponnese is Greek.

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What is the currency in the Peloponnese?

The currency in the Peloponnese is the Euro (EUR).

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Which plugs are used in the Peloponnese?

Peloponnese uses electrical plug type C + F (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in the Peloponnese?

They drive on the right side of the road in the Peloponnese.

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