Antigua holidays travel facts Climate: Antigua's Weather & Climate (opens as a pop-up) Airports: Antigua Airport (ANU) (opens as a pop-up) Flight time from UK: Between 9 & 9.75 hours Currency: Official currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar which is fixed to the US dollar. Recent exchange rate was US$1.00 = EC$2.65. US currency, travellers checks and major credit cards are welcome everywhere. Time: Atlantic Standard Time, GMT -4. Language: English and Spanish are spoken in tourist areas.
Visa: U.S. , Canadian, U.K. and passport holders of other European Union countries nationals require proof of citizenship--a valid passport, original or certified birth certificate. Other nationalities should contact the nearest tourist office for entry requirements. Electricity: Part of the island is 110 volts, the remainder is 220 volts. Most hotels have both voltages available. The type of plug used is the standard american flat pin. Useful contact information: Antigua and Barbuda Tourist Office, London, United Kingdom: Tel: (44) 0207 258 0070 Website |